When Hulu's series Only Murders In the Building debuted last fall, it was the latest iteration in a long tradition of murder mysteries. The show stars Steve Martin, Martin Short, and Selena Gomez, and will return for its second season in late June. It follows three New Yorkers who investigate (as the title suggests) a possible murder in their Upper West Side apartment building—they also happen to make a Serial-style podcast along the way. draws inspiration from decades of murder mystery tropes, which feature prominently in many beloved and acclaimed movies. From Alfred Hitchcock to Jordan Peele, whodunits have always had a particular knack for captivating audiences.
Whether you're counting down the days until the new season of Only Murders, or you're just a thriller fan, we've gathered some of our favorite murder mystery movies from over the years. Below, find comedic takes on the genre or true whodunit classics.
From Hitchcock to Jordan Peele, here are our favorite murder mystery movies available to stream on Amazon, Netflix, and Hulu.
