Movies That Challenge You Like a Captivating Puzzle

If you are one of those who try to solve the mystery with the characters as if piecing together a puzzle while watching a movie, there should be no unwatched movies among these selections. You will embark on a great journey with these mind-blowing films. We set out to create a list of the best mystery movies and have prepared a compilation.

These mysterious movies and paradox films are waiting for you to watch!

Numbers, codes, symbols, and mysteries are waiting to be solved…

1.Paycheck

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Michael Jennings, a computer engineer, performs technical work for various companies. These companies reset Michael’s memory after his tasks are completed so that his competitors cannot uncover the secrets of their products. However, the extraordinary offer made to Michael by billionaire James Rethrick complicates everything.

Information about Paycheck

Title: Paycheck
Director: John Woo
Cast: Ben Affleck, Uma Thurman, Aaron Eckhart, Colm Feore, Michael C. Hall
Release Year: 2003
Duration: 119 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies
IMDB Rating: 6.3/10
Language: English
Age Rating: PG-13
Similar Movies: Minority Report (2002), Total Recall (1990), The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Paycheck on IMDb

2.The Number 23

A movie in which Jim Carrey demonstrates that he can excel in roles beyond comedy. The psychological journey of a character obsessed with the number 23 unfolds as he becomes entangled in this mystery. A viewer comment: “I paused it at many points and made some calculations. I enjoy the movie more when there are unpredictable events.”

Information about The Number 23

Title: The Number 23
Director: Joel Schumacher
Cast: Jim Carrey, Virginia Madsen, Logan Lerman, Danny Huston, Michelle Arthur
Release Year: 2007
Duration: 101 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies
IMDB Rating: 6.4/10
Language: English
Age Rating: R
Similar Movies: Se7en (1995), The Game (1997), Memento (2000)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: The Number 23 on IMDb

3.The Da Vinci Code

The movie, adapted from Dan Brown’s bestselling novel, was directed by Ron Howard, who also made A Beautiful Mind. Those who want to see how symbology professor Robert Langdon’s journey through the codes was translated to the screen should watch it. A viewer commented: “If you watch it after reading the book, you will enjoy it a lot.”

Information about The Da Vinci Code

Title: The Da Vinci Code
Director: Ron Howard
Cast: Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Ian McKellen, Jean Reno, Paul Bettany
Release Year: 2006
Duration: 149 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies
IMDB Rating: 6.6/10
Language: English
Age Rating: PG-13
Similar Movies: Angels & Demons (2009), Inferno (2016), National Treasure (2004)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: The Da Vinci Code on IMDb

4.Fermat’s Room

Four mathematicians who do not know each other are invited by a mysterious person to solve a big puzzle. If they cannot solve the questions asked to them in time and correctly, the room they are in will suddenly turn into a death trap. In addition, the most important problem they need to solve is the reason that brought them here and the relationship between them. If you say reasoning is your job, this movie is waiting to be watched immediately. A viewer commented: “It was a really good movie. It never became very popular; it may have been overlooked. If you missed it, I’m telling you, it’s a movie to watch with excitement.”

Information about Fermat’s Room

Title: Fermat’s Room
Director: Luis Piedrahita, Rodrigo Sopeña
Cast: Lluís Homar, Alejandra Jiménez, Daniel Bruhl, Fermí Reixach, Elena Ballesteros
Release Year: 2007
Duration: 90 minutes
Country: Spain
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies
IMDB Rating: 6.7/10
Language: Spanish
Age Rating: Not Rated
Similar Movies: The Exam (2009), The Belko Experiment (2016), Cube (1997)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Fermat’s Room on IMDb

5.Enemy

There is a certain amount of mystery and tension that we are used to seeing in Denis Villeneuve’s movies. Watching the movie once will not be enough to figure out what is going on. A viewer commented: “Glitch, static, strange, different… I recommend you concentrate very hard while watching.”

Information about Enemy

Title: Enemy
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Mélanie Laurent, Sarah Gadon, Isabella Rossellini, Josh Spence
Release Year: 2013
Duration: 90 minutes
Country: Canada, Spain
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
Language: English
Age Rating: R
Similar Movies: Black Swan (2010), Shutter Island (2010), The Prestige (2006)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Enemy on IMDb

6.Vanilla Sky

After his accident, David, whose face was completely deformed, distances himself from everything in his life and becomes increasingly lonely. However, a doctor appears before him shortly after the accident and says that he can return David to his old self. David makes the decision of his life to go on a dangerous journey.

Information about Vanilla Sky

Title: Vanilla Sky
Director: Cameron Crowe
Cast: Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz, Kurt Russell, Jason Lee
Release Year: 2001
Duration: 136 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Science Fiction, Romance, Drama, Thriller
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
Language: English
Age Rating: R
Similar Movies: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Inception (2010), The Sixth Sense (1999)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Vanilla Sky on IMDb

7.Triangle

The movie tells the story of a group of people who are forced to board a mysterious ship due to adverse weather conditions while on a yacht in the ocean. This story takes on a surreal aspect, making the audience think a lot about what is what. A viewer comment: “This was one of the best examples of an infinite loop I’ve seen recently. It was well thought out and constructed, and while watching the movie, every time you say, ‘here’s the classic ending, here’s the classic ending,’ it goes one step further and allows you to watch the movie with a few different eyes.”

Information about Triangle

Title: Triangle
Director: Christopher Smith
Cast: Melissa George, Liam Hemsworth, Rachael Carpani, Michael Dorman, Emmanuelle Vaugier
Release Year: 2009
Duration: 99 minutes
Country: United Kingdom, Australia
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
Language: English
Age Rating: R
Similar Movies: The Others (2001), The Invitation (2015), Timecrimes (2007)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Triangle on IMDb

8.Exam

A mysterious and powerful company is looking for quality employees and prepares a perfect exam to hire the best. The participants are brought into a room and given a piece of paper and a pen. After explaining the rules to the participants, the administrator tells them that there is only one question and that whoever gives the correct answer will be accepted for the job, and then walks out. But the problem is that there is no question to answer. Maybe that is the real question! While watching the movie, you are being tested along with the characters. A viewer’s comment: “A single location, a single question, a single answer, 10 actors—a thought-provoking, impressive, tense movie that can be watched without getting bored.”

Information about Exam

Title: Exam
Director: Stuart Hazeldine
Cast: Adar Beck, Nathalie Cox, John Lloyd Fillingham, Chukwudi Iwuji, Sara Paxton
Release Year: 2009
Duration: 101 minutes
Country: United Kingdom
Genre: Thriller, Mystery
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV
IMDB Rating: 6.8/10
Language: English
Age Rating: Not Rated
Similar Movies: Cube (1997), The Exam (2016), Circle (2015)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Exam on IMDb

9.Stay

A 21-year-old young man wants to commit suicide. Behind the suicide lies a mystery beyond reality. It will be an ideal watch for those looking for a mystery that is difficult to solve until the finale. A viewer’s comment: “A movie that starts and ends strangely in every way, is at times absurd, like a puzzle, chaotic, but generally creates a surreal atmosphere that makes one’s head spin and impresses. Strange repetitions, striking images, hypnotic music, and unique acting.”

Information about Stay

Title: Stay
Director: Marc Forster
Cast: Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts, Ryan Gosling, Bob Hoskins, Elizabeth Reaser
Release Year: 2005
Duration: 99 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Available Platforms: Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV
IMDB Rating: 6.7/10
Language: English
Age Rating: R (Restricted)
Similar Movies: The Others (2001), Inception (2010), Donnie Darko (2001)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Stay on IMDb

10.National Treasure (2004)

Who wouldn’t want to watch the adventures of a clever character with a treasure map in his hand? A production full of mystery and tension, where you follow clues and go from adventure to adventure. Comment from a viewer: “It’s like a modern-day adaptation of the Indiana Jones movies. How much could you be attached to a story you heard from your elders, a story that belongs to your family? How far would this loyalty and belief take you? What if they told you it was all a lie—would you continue on your path?”

Information about National Treasure

Title: National Treasure
Director: Jon Turteltaub
Cast: Nicolas Cage, Diane Kruger, Justin Bartha, Sean Bean, Jon Voight
Release Year: 2004
Duration: 131 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Adventure, Action, Mystery
Available Platforms: Disney+, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV
IMDB Rating: 6.9/10
Language: English
Age Rating: PG (Parental Guidance)
Similar Movies: The Da Vinci Code (2006), Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989), Tomb Raider (2001)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: National Treasure on IMDb

11.The Adjustment Bureau

In the movie adapted from a short story by science fiction author Philip K. Dick, men with special powers who try to prevent two characters from coming together can control fate. Will the characters we hope will unite find a way to escape fate? A viewer comment: “A production that beautifully explains how destiny is affected by the choices we make.”

Information about The Adjustment Bureau

Title: The Adjustment Bureau
Director: George Nolfi
Cast: Matt Damon, Emily Blunt, Anthony Mackie, John Slattery, Terence Stamp
Release Year: 2011
Duration: 106 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Science Fiction, Romance, Thriller
Available Platforms: HBO Max, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Movies, Apple TV
IMDB Rating: 7.0/10
Language: English
Age Rating: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned)
Similar Movies: Inception (2010), Minority Report (2002), The Adjustment Bureau (2011)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: The Adjustment Bureau on IMDb

12.The Method

The struggle of the employees who go through a series of tests to apply for a job takes the event to very different dimensions. A viewer comment: “A serious critique of capitalism. A good example of going wild for work/money. A must-watch movie…”

Information about The Method

Title: The Method
Director: Marcelo Piñeyro
Cast: Ana de Armas, Eduardo Noriega, Najwa Nimri, and others
Release Year: 2005
Duration: 115 minutes
Country: Spain
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDB Rating: 6.8/10
Language: Spanish
Age Rating: Not rated
Similar Movies: The Network (1976), The Hunger Games (2012), The Circle (2017)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: The Method on IMDb

13.Cube

People from different social groups are gathered and placed in a cube with no idea how they got there. They will need to use their minds to get out, and one wrong choice will lead to their deaths. A viewer comment: “A movie with an original plot and simple tension, one of the best examples of science fiction cinema.”

Information about Cube

Title: Cube
Director: Vincenzo Natali
Cast: Nicole de Boer, Nicky Guadagni, David Hewlett, Andrew Miller, and others
Release Year: 1997
Duration: 90 minutes
Country: Canada
Genre: Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDB Rating: 7.2/10
Language: English
Age Rating: R
Similar Movies: The Platform (2019), Exam (2009), Saw (2004)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Cube on IMDb

14.Identity

Ten people, strangers to each other and full of secrets, who come together in a deserted motel, begin to die one by one. The only way to stop these deaths is to solve the secret that brought them together. The result can be quite surprising as you try to solve the mystery along with the characters. A viewer comment: “No one can find out who the killer is; it was such an interesting movie.”

Information about Identity

Title: Identity
Director: James Mangold
Cast: John Cusack, Ray Liotta, Amanda Peet, Alfred Molina, Catherine Keener, and others
Release Year: 2003
Duration: 90 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Horror
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDB Rating: 7.3/10
Language: English
Age Rating: R
Similar Movies: The Sixth Sense (1999), Shutter Island (2010), The Others (2001)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Identity on IMDb

15.Loft

The adventure of five married male friends cheating on their wives with their mistresses in a luxurious penthouse ends badly. A woman’s body is found in this penthouse, but it is unknown who killed her. While the friends blame each other, the audience tries hard to solve the mystery. This Belgian movie was very popular, and two adaptations were made. A viewer comment: “I am a fan of movies that are full of surprises and make viewers do brain exercises; this way, you can watch the movie in one sitting. You will question the concept of ‘trust‘ again in this movie.”

Information about Loft

Title: Loft
Director: Erik Van Looy
Cast: Matthias Schoenaerts, Eric Godon, Anna Drijver, Koen De Bouw, and others
Release Year: 2008
Duration: 105 minutes
Country: Belgium, Netherlands
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDB Rating: 7.1/10
Language: Dutch
Age Rating: Not Rated
Similar Movies: The Secret in Their Eyes (2009), Gone Baby Gone (2007), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2009)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Loft on IMDb

16.Predestination

A science fiction movie where it is hard to understand who is who, and which has mastered the art of burning the mind by exploring phenomena from time travel to paradoxes. A viewer comment: “When the events got complicated towards the end of the movie, I really racked my brain, but my nerves managed to recover. It makes you watch without ever losing the feeling of what will happen.”

Information about Predestination

Title: Predestination
Director: Michael Spierig, Peter Spierig
Cast: Ethan Hawke, Sarah Snook, Noah Taylor, and others
Release Year: 2014
Duration: 97 minutes
Country: Australia
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for violence, language, and some sexual content)
Similar Movies: Twelve Monkeys (1995), Timecrimes (2007), The Time Machine (2002)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Predestination on IMDb

17.Cloud Atlas

The movie, presented to the audience with the successful adaptation of the novel of the same name written by David Mitchell, tells six stories that occur independently of each other in different places and time periods.

Information about Cloud Atlas

Title: Cloud Atlas
Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, Tom Tykwer
Cast: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Sturgess, Doona Bae, Hugh Grant, and others
Release Year: 2012
Duration: 172 minutes
Country: United States, Germany, Hong Kong
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for violence, language, some sexuality, and drug use)
Similar Movies: The Fountain (2006), The Tree of Life (2011), Inception (2010)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Cloud Atlas on IMDb

18.The Next Three Days

Finding the person who put his wife in prison for no reason is a tough job. Figuring out how to break her out of prison is an even tougher job. John Brennan is about to try.

A viewer comment: “Prison escape has always been a sufficient subject for action movies. But this time, there was a different study, and the movie tries to provide its originality in this respect. From what I see, it succeeds.”

Information about The Next Three Days

Title: The Next Three Days
Director: Paul Haggis
Cast: Russell Crowe, Elizabeth Banks, Olivia Wilde, Liam Neeson, Brian Dennehy, and others
Release Year: 2010
Duration: 133 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDB Rating: 7.4/10
Language: English
Age Rating: PG-13 (for violence, some drug material, and language)
Similar Movies: Prisoners (2013), The Fugitive (1993), Gone Baby Gone (2007)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: The Next Three Days on IMDb

19.Source Code

You have no idea how you got to where you are. You don’t know the people around you either. In fact, you’re not even sure if you’re truly you. While trying to find answers to these questions, you also need to find the person who will carry out an attack. It’s a difficult puzzle to solve!

A viewer comment: “It is a wonderful production that is perfect in every way, breathtaking, and you should definitely watch it with a calm mind.”

Information about Source Code

Title: Source Code
Director: Duncan Jones
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michelle Monaghan, Vera Farmiga, Jeffrey Wright, and others
Release Year: 2011
Duration: 93 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDB Rating: 7.5/10
Language: English
Age Rating: PG-13 (for some violence and intense sequences of action)
Similar Movies: Edge of Tomorrow (2014), Inception (2010), Twelve Monkeys (1995)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Source Code on IMDb

20.Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes is a must on such a list. In fact, trying to solve the puzzle in the movie would be in vain because Sherlock is not slow enough to leave it to you.

A viewer’s comment: “A wonderful movie that is captivating and keeps you glued to the screen. It integrates the decorations and conditions of the period very well into the movie, combines this with a great script and a beautiful plot, and does this with world stars.”

Information about Sherlock Holmes

Title: Sherlock Holmes
Director: Guy Ritchie
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong, and others
Release Year: 2009
Duration: 128 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Action, Adventure, Mystery
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDB Rating: 7.6/10
Language: English
Age Rating: PG-13 (for intense violence and disturbing images)
Similar Movies: Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011), The Prestige (2006), Kingsman: The Secret Service (2014)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Sherlock Holmes on IMDb

21.Zodiac

I think of a serial killer who can never be caught, someone so smart that he doesn’t leave the slightest evidence behind. The longer the murder cases remain unsolved, the more the audience’s curiosity increases. This David Fincher classic is based on a true story.

A viewer comment: “While watching the movie, I felt like I was back in those years, and we were going to find the killer together. The movie tells the anatomy of a killer, and the characters are really well chosen. The movie may seem long, but I think keeping it short would have distracted from its purpose…”

Information about Zodiac

Title: Zodiac
Director: David Fincher
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Ruffalo, Anthony Edwards, Brian Cox, and others
Release Year: 2007
Duration: 157 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for graphic violence, language, and some sexual content)
Similar Movies: Se7en (1995), The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (2011), Prisoners (2013)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Zodiac on IMDb

22.The Machinist

If one of your favorite puzzles is hangman, you’re in the right place. In this much-talked-about movie featuring Christian Bale’s performance, the character tries to solve the mystery, and you’re just as curious as the character about where this is going.

A viewer comment: “The embodiment of mental breakdown, logical psychological problems, the concrete appearance of conscience, the inward withdrawal of torment… Watch!”

Information about The Machinist

Title: The Machinist
Director: Brad Anderson
Cast: Christian Bale, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Aitana Sánchez-Gijón, Michael Irby, John Sharian
Release Year: 2004
Duration: 101 minutes
Country: United States, Spain
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for language and some disturbing images)
Similar Movies: Fight Club (1999), Black Swan (2010), Memento (2000)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: The Machinist on IMDb

23.The Butterfly Effect

Evan Treborn, a college student, suffers from headaches so painful that he sometimes loses consciousness. While losing consciousness, Evan can go back to difficult moments of his childhood…

Information about The Butterfly Effect

Title: The Butterfly Effect
Director: Eric Bress, J. Mackye Gruber
Cast: Ashton Kutcher, Amy Smart, Melora Walters, Eric Stoltz, William Lee Scott
Release Year: 2004
Duration: 113 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for violence, language, and drug use)
Similar Movies: Donnie Darko (2001), The Time Traveler’s Wife (2009), Primer (2004)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: The Butterfly Effect on IMDb

24.Primal Fear

In his latest case, attorney Martin Vail defends a boy accused of brutally murdering the archbishop of Chicago. As Vail takes on the case, he finds himself up against his former student and his former lover. However, as the case progresses and the church’s dark secrets are revealed, what may have seemed like a simple case can turn into something very dangerous.

Information about Primal Fear

Title: Primal Fear
Director: Gregory Hoblit
Cast: Richard Gere, Edward Norton, Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard
Release Year: 1996
Duration: 130 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDB Rating: 7.7/10
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for violence and language)
Similar Movies: The Silence of the Lambs (1991), A Few Good Men (1992), The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube
IMDb Link: Primal Fear on IMDb

25.Saw

It wouldn’t be wrong to call it a classic thriller of recent times. The Jigsaw character has secured a place among legendary characters. His victims, who want to escape him, must solve many puzzles to survive.

A viewer comment: “It has a final scene that you won’t find in any other movie. Don’t watch it like a typical killer or horror movie. It’s about a serial killer who presents people’s mistakes in a completely different way.”

Information about SAW (2004)

Title: SAW
Director: James Wan
Cast: Cary Elwes, Leigh Whannell, Danny Glover, Ken Leung, Dina Meyer, Michael Emerson
Release Year: 2004
Duration: 103 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDb Rating: 7.6/10 SAW on IMDb
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for strong violence and gore, language)
Similar Movies:
Se7en (1995), The Collector (2009), Hostel (2005)
Trailer:Watch the Trailer on YouTube

26.The Game

Another mystery movie by David Fincher. A man whose entire life is under control suddenly loses it on his birthday, and he doesn’t know who or what to believe. He is left with many questions to solve.

A viewer’s comment: “A terrific mystery-thriller that leaves the viewer in awe as it twists and turns… it’s really hard to tell which events in the movie are real and which are fake.”

Information about The Game (1997)

Title: The Game
Director: David Fincher
Cast: Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Deborah Kara Unger, James Rebhorn, Peter Donat
Release Year: 1997
Duration: 129 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Drama
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDb Rating: 7.7/10 The Game on IMDb
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for language, some violence, and sexuality)
Similar Movies:
Fight Club (1999), Memento (2000), The Prestige (2006)
Trailer:Watch the Trailer on YouTube

27.Mr. Nobody

In the year 2092, the last mortal left on Earth is a 117-year-old man named Némo. On his deathbed, Némo recalls standing on a platform as a young boy. The train is about to leave. Should he go with his mother or stay with his father? This decision will open up an infinite number of possibilities…

A viewer comment: “Now, this comment may be hard to read because it’s long, but you’ll still want to read it because you’re curious about what I’m saying. The decision you make at this very moment may even lead to your death. Does it sound funny? It may seem so at first glance, but you can’t even imagine the impact of the smallest decisions on a person’s life. Maybe a drunk man will hit you with his car while you’re walking down the street and kill you. But because you’re reading this, you’ll be a bit later, and that drunk man will have an accident, but you won’t die. This tiny decision-making stage actually has the power to affect your entire life.”

Information about Mr. Nobody (2009)

Title: Mr. Nobody
Director: Jaco Van Dormael
Cast: Jared Leto, Sarah Polley, Diane Kruger, Linh Dan Pham, Rhys Ifans
Release Year: 2009
Duration: 141 minutes (Extended cut: 155 minutes)
Country: Belgium, Germany, Canada, France
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Romance, Sci-Fi
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDb Rating: 7.8/10 Mr. Nobody on IMDb
Language: English, French, German
Age Rating: R (for some sexuality, nudity, and brief violent images)
Similar Movies:
The Fountain (2006), Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004), Cloud Atlas (2012)
Trailer:Watch the Trailer on YouTube

28.12 Monkeys

Humanity is in danger due to a virus that has caused the death of 5 billion people. The survivors continue to live in underground shelters. In the meantime, people searching for different solutions have invented a time machine. Former prisoner James Cole volunteered to test the time machine. After going back 7 years, James Cole finds himself in a mental hospital. As he tries to explain his situation, he will be labeled as mentally ill.

Information about 12 Monkeys (1995)

Title: 12 Monkeys
Director: Terry Gilliam
Cast: Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer, David Morse
Release Year: 1995
Duration: 129 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Sci-Fi, Thriller, Mystery
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10 12 Monkeys on IMDb
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for violence and language)
Similar Movies:
The Matrix (1999), Dark City (1998), Children of Men (2006)
Trailer:Watch the Trailer on YouTube

29.Prisoners

Can you find the missing girls despite the lack of clues? Moreover, the police were unsuccessful in this matter, and you are alone in solving the mystery. This production is full of intrigue, leaving many questions in viewers’ minds and proving not easy to understand at first watch. A viewer comment reads: “Another excellent drama/thriller featuring Jake Gyllenhaal and his outstanding performance. We should not overlook Hugh Jackman either. This is a magnificent movie that I have watched twice in a short time and cannot get enough of.”

Information about Prisoners (2013)

Title: Prisoners
Director: Denis Villeneuve
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis, Melissa Leo, Terrence Howard, Paul Dano
Release Year: 2013
Duration: 153 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDb Rating: 8.1/10 Prisoners on IMDb
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for disturbing thematic material, violence, and language)
Similar Movies:
Zodiac (2007), Se7en (1995), Gone Baby Gone (2007)
Trailer:Watch the Trailer on YouTube

30.Donnie Darko

The end of the world is now 28 days, 6 hours, 42 minutes, and 12 seconds away… Was the future truly seen, or were all the mysterious events the result of a schizophrenic state? A viewer comment states: “There are some movies that start when they end… Dozens of different ideas and theories have been produced and debated for a long time… Donnie Darko is one of them.”

Information about Donnie Darko (2001)

Title: Donnie Darko
Director: Richard Kelly
Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Drew Barrymore, Patrick Swayze, Maggie Gyllenhaal
Release Year: 2001
Duration: 113 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDb Rating: 8.0/10 Donnie Darko on IMDb
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for language, sexual content, and drug use)
Similar Movies:
The Butterfly Effect (2004), Fight Club (1999), A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Trailer:Watch the Trailer on YouTube

31.Shutter Island

As a result of a meeting between Martin Scorsese and Leonardo DiCaprio, a new masterpiece was created. Is our detective, who was called to Shutter Island, where he feared to be, while searching for himself? A viewer commented: “The movie makes you question your life. I think everyone has thought, ‘I wonder if I’m like this too?’ after watching the movie.”

Information about Shutter Island (2010)

Title: Shutter Island
Director: Martin Scorsese
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams, Max von Sydow
Release Year: 2010
Duration: 138 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDb Rating: 8.2/10 Shutter Island on IMDb
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for disturbing content, language, and some violence)
Similar Movies:
Se7en (1995), The Sixth Sense (1999), Gone Girl (2014)
Trailer:Watch the Trailer on YouTube

32.Memento

A man dedicates his life to finding the person who raped and murdered his wife. Could you solve a difficult puzzle despite having amnesia? This clever movie is where Christopher Nolan truly shines. A viewer comment: “Directing genius! He provides the audience with clues so effectively that you have a hard time grasping the point for a while.”

Information about Memento (2000)

Title: Memento
Director: Christopher Nolan
Cast: Guy Pearce, Carrie-Anne Moss, Joe Pantoliano, Mark Boone Junior, Stephen Tobolowsky
Release Year: 2000
Duration: 113 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Neo-noir
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDb Rating: 8.4/10 Memento on IMDb
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for violence, language, and some sexual content)
Similar Movies:
Fight Club (1999), The Prestige (2006), The Usual Suspects (1995)
Trailer:Watch the Trailer on YouTube

33.The Prestige

It’s easy for magicians to fool audiences. But how successful are they at fooling each other? This clever movie from Nolan is once again not so easy to fully decipher. A viewer comment: “Don’t say you haven’t watched this movie in public; you’ll be embarrassed.”

Information about The Prestige (2006)

Title: The Prestige
Director: Christopher Nolan
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Scarlett Johansson, Rebecca Hall
Release Year: 2006
Duration: 130 minutes
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDb Rating: 8.5/10 The Prestige on IMDb
Language: English
Age Rating: PG-13 (for violence and disturbing images)
Similar Movies:
Memento (2000), The Illusionist (2006), Fight Club (1999)
Trailer:Watch the Trailer on YouTube

34.Indiana Jones series

It is impossible to get bored, even if we watch the incredible adventures of archaeologist Indiana Jones over and over again. You can enjoy the series from beginning to end in one evening. A viewer commented: “After watching this movie, I decided to become an archaeologist. The movie is so entertaining, enjoyable, and full of adventure.”

35.The Usual Suspects

Who is this Turkish mafia leader Keyser Söze? Just when you think you’ve found the answer, you might find yourself in a tight corner. A viewer comment: “Undoubtedly one of the unforgettable masterpieces of cinema history. Here’s a little tip for those who haven’t watched it yet: if you don’t pay attention, you may have to rewind and watch some scenes again.”

Information about The Usual Suspects (1995)

Title: The Usual Suspects
Director: Bryan Singer
Cast: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Benicio del Toro, Stephen Baldwin, Kevin Pollak, Chazz Palminteri
Release Year: 1995
Duration: 106 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDb Rating: 8.5/10 The Usual Suspects on IMDb
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for language and violence)
Similar Movies:
Se7en (1995), Fight Club (1999), Prisoners (2013)
Trailer:Watch the Trailer on YouTube

36.Interstellar

Cooper, who possesses exceptional knowledge and skills, continues his life as a farmer. He does his best to provide a good life for his two children. One day, Cooper receives an offer he never expected. He will have to make a very difficult decision for the future and safety of his family, whom he loves dearly, and even for the fate of humanity.

Information about Interstellar (2014)

Title: Interstellar
Director: Christopher Nolan
Cast: Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain, Michael Caine, Matt Damon
Release Year: 2014
Duration: 169 minutes
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Genre: Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDb Rating: 8.6/10 Interstellar on IMDb
Language: English
Age Rating: PG-13 (for some intense perilous action and brief strong language)
Similar Movies:
Gravity (2013), The Martian (2015), 2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Trailer: Watch the Trailer on YouTube

37.The Matrix

Neo comes into contact with Morpheus, who is considered the most dangerous man alive. Faced with a ruthless fight for their lives against a cadre of malevolent secret agents, Neo will confront a truth that could cost him his life.

Information about The Matrix (1999)

Title: The Matrix
Directors: Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Cast: Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, Joe Pantoliano
Release Year: 1999
Duration: 136 minutes
Country: United States
Genre: Action, Sci-Fi
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDb Rating: 8.7/10 The Matrix on IMDb
Language: English
Age Rating: R (for sci-fi violence and brief language)
Similar Movies:
Inception (2010), Equilibrium (2002), Blade Runner (1982)
Trailer:Watch the Trailer on YouTube

38.Inception

Christopher Nolan has done it again. One of those movies that we wish we could erase from our memories just to watch it again and feel the same emotions. Is all of this a dream or not? Can you figure it out?
A viewer commented: “What kind of imagination is this, what kind of movie is this, where are we, and which is the real world?”

Information about Inception (2010)

Title: Inception
Director: Christopher Nolan
Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Page, Tom Hardy, Ken Watanabe, Cillian Murphy
Release Year: 2010
Duration: 148 minutes
Country: United States, United Kingdom
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
Available Platforms: Various streaming services (availability may vary by region)
IMDb Rating: 8.8/10 Inception on IMDb
Language: English
Age Rating: PG-13 (for sequences of violence and action throughout)
Similar Movies:
The Matrix (1999), Interstellar (2014), Shutter Island (2010)
Trailer:Watch the Trailer on YouTube