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    French Mystery Movies

    The 40 most popular french mystery movies, ranked. Click any film for ratings, reviews, trailers, and where to watch.

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    Anatomy of a Fall
    TMDB3.8
    FF4.8

    Anatomy of a Fall

    2023 · 2h 31m · FR

    A woman is suspected of her husband's murder, and their blind son faces a moral dilemma as the sole witness.

    The Da Vinci Code
    TMDB3.4

    The Da Vinci Code

    2006 · 2h 29m · US

    A murder in Paris’ Louvre Museum and cryptic clues in some of Leonardo da Vinci’s most famous paintings lead to the discovery of a religious mystery. For 2,000 years a secret society closely guards information that — should it come to light — could rock the very foundations of Christianity.

    Enemy
    TMDB3.4

    Enemy

    2014 · 1h 31m · CA

    A mild-mannered college professor discovers a look-alike actor and delves into the other man's private affairs.

    The Name of the Rose
    TMDB3.7

    The Name of the Rose

    1986 · 2h 10m · FR

    14th-century Franciscan monk William of Baskerville and his young novice arrive at a conference to find that several monks have been murdered under mysterious circumstances. To solve the crimes, William must rise up against the Church's authority and fight the shadowy conspiracy of monastery monks using only his intelligence; which is considerable.

    Overdrive
    TMDB3.1

    Overdrive

    2017 · 1h 33m · BE

    Master car thieves square off against French gangsters in the South of France with money, women and lives all on the line.

    What Happened to Monday
    TMDB3.6

    What Happened to Monday

    2017 · 2h 3m · BE

    In a world where families are limited to one child due to overpopulation, a set of identical septuplets must avoid being put to a long sleep by the government and dangerous infighting while investigating the disappearance of one of their own.

    Two Prosecutors
    TMDB3.4

    Two Prosecutors

    2025 · 1h 58m · FR

    In 1937, amidst Stalin's Great Terror, a newly appointed prosecutor for the USSR is made aware of alleged corruption in the Secret Police, and takes it upon himself to investigate.

    High Tension
    TMDB3.4

    High Tension

    2003 · 1h 31m · FR

    Best friends Marie and Alexia decide to spend a quiet weekend at Alexia's parents' secluded farmhouse. But on the night of their arrival, the girls' idyllic getaway turns into an endless night of horror.

    The Commuter
    TMDB3.2
    FF2.0

    The Commuter

    2018 · 1h 44m · US

    A businessman, on his daily commute home, gets unwittingly caught up in a criminal conspiracy that threatens not only his life but the lives of those around him.

    The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec
    TMDB3.1

    The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec

    2010 · 1h 47m · FR

    An adventure set in the early part of the 20th century, focused on a popular novelist and her dealings with would-be suitors, the cops, monsters, and other distractions.

    Three Colors: Red
    TMDB3.9

    Three Colors: Red

    1994 · 1h 40m · FR

    Part-time model Valentine unexpectedly befriends a retired judge after she runs over his dog. At first, the grumpy man shows no concern about the dog, and Valentine decides to keep it. But the two form a bond when she returns to his house and catches him listening to his neighbors’ phone calls.

    Femme Fatale
    TMDB3.1

    Femme Fatale

    2002 · 1h 54m · CH

    A $10-million diamond rip-off, a stolen identity, a new life married to a diplomat. Laure Ash has risked big, won big. But then a tabloid shutterbug snaps her picture in Paris, and suddenly, enemies from Laure's secret past know who and where she is. And they all want their share of the diamond heist. Or her life. Or both.

    Three Colors: White
    TMDB3.7

    Three Colors: White

    1994 · 1h 32m · FR

    Polish immigrant Karol Karol finds himself out of a marriage, a job and a country when his French wife, Dominique, divorces him after six months due to his impotence. Forced to leave France after losing the business they jointly owned, Karol enlists fellow Polish expatriate Mikołaj to smuggle him back to their homeland.

    It Was Just an Accident
    TMDB3.6
    FF5.0

    It Was Just an Accident

    2025 · 1h 43m · IR

    An unassuming mechanic is reminded of his time in an Iranian prison when he encounters a man he suspects to be his sadistic jailhouse captor.

    A Private Life
    TMDB2.7

    A Private Life

    2025 · 1h 48m · FR

    When renowned psychiatrist Lilian Steiner learns of the sudden death of a patient, she suspects murder. She mounts a private investigation, enlisting an odd assortment of quirky characters.

    The Ghost Writer
    TMDB3.4

    The Ghost Writer

    2010 · 2h 8m · FR

    A writer stumbles upon a long-hidden secret when he agrees to help former British Prime Minister Adam Lang complete his memoirs on a remote island after the politician's assistant drowns in a mysterious accident.

    Signé Furax
    TMDB2.5

    Signé Furax

    1981 · 1h 30m · FR

    The notorious and mysterious criminal Furax steals France's famous monuments, replacing them with replicas.

    The Phantom of the Opera
    TMDB2.9

    The Phantom of the Opera

    2026 · 2h 14m · FR

    Anastasia, an 18-year-old ballet dancer at the Opéra Garnier, becomes the obsession of a disfigured man living in the opera's underground labyrinth.

    Black Box
    TMDB3.7

    Black Box

    2021 · 2h 10m · FR

    After being assigned to investigate the aftermath of a catastrophic plane crash, an NTSB black box analyst uncovers chilling audio anomalies that no one else seems willing to acknowledge. As he digs deeper for the truth, he provokes powerful forces determined to silence him before he exposes a shocking conspiracy.

    Last Refuge
    TMDB2.6

    Last Refuge

    1947 · 1h 30m · FR

    Philippe and Sylvie have to do with Alvarez, a dangerous gang leader. They break up with him and commit robbery and murder. Sylvie suggests that Philippe take refuge in his quiet family. His younger sister Antoinette attracts and charms Philippe and excites the jealousy of Sylvie who informs Alvarez. The police get involved and Philippe is killed during a merciless fight.

    Revolver
    TMDB3.2

    Revolver

    2005 · 1h 51m · FR

    Hotshot gambler Jake Green is long on bravado and seriously short of common sense. Rarely is he allowed in any casino because he's a bona fide winner and, in fact, has taken so much money over the years that he's the sole client of his accountant elder brother, Billy. Invited to a private game, Jake is in fear of losing his life.

    The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe
    TMDB3.5

    The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe

    1972 · 1h 30m · FR

    A hapless orchestra player becomes an unwitting pawn of rival factions within the French secret service after he is chosen as a decoy by being identified as a super secret agent.

    The Blizzard
    TMDB3.6

    The Blizzard

    2019 · 11m · AD

    Second World War. Marie wakes up wounded and disoriented in a Blizzard. In front, a mysterious forest separates her from her daughter.

    The Crimson Rivers
    TMDB3.5

    The Crimson Rivers

    2000 · 1h 46m · FR

    Two French policemen, one investigating a grisly murder at a remote mountain college, the other working on the desecration of a young girl's grave by skinheads, are brought together by the clues from their respective cases. Soon after they start working together, more murders are committed, and the pair begin to discover just what dark secrets are behind the killings.

    Personal Shopper
    TMDB3.0

    Personal Shopper

    2016 · 1h 46m · CZ

    Maureen, mid-20s, is a personal shopper for a media celebrity. The job pays for her stay in Paris, a city she refuses to leave until she makes contact with her twin brother who previously died there. Her life becomes more complicated when a mysterious person contacts her via text message.

    The Translators
    TMDB3.2

    The Translators

    2019 · 1h 45m · FR

    Nine translators, hired to translate the eagerly awaited final book of a bestselling trilogy, are confined in a luxurious bunker.

    In the House
    TMDB3.6

    In the House

    2012 · 1h 45m · FR

    A sixteen-year-old boy insinuates himself into the house of a fellow student from his literature class and writes about it in essays for his French teacher. Faced with this gifted and unusual pupil, the teacher rediscovers his enthusiasm for his work, but the boy’s intrusion will unleash a series of uncontrollable events.

    Judex
    TMDB3.5

    Judex

    1963 · 1h 44m · FR

    Georges Franju's Judex is an arch, playful tribute to the serials of the influential silent filmmaker Louis Feuillade. Franju shuffles through the plot of Feuillade's lengthy serial of the same name, about an adventurer named Judex whose revenge against the corrupt banker Favraux unleashes a complicated series of schemes.

    Deadly Circuit
    TMDB3.0

    Deadly Circuit

    1983 · 2h · FR

    A P.I. is obsessed with a cute woman, who seduces and kills rich men around W. Europe.

    Inspector Lavardin
    TMDB3.0

    Inspector Lavardin

    1986 · 1h 40m · FR

    Inspector Lavardin is called to a provincial village to investigate a murder – only to find that one of his ex-lovers is the victim’s widow.

    Rubber
    TMDB3.0

    Rubber

    2010 · 1h 22m · FR

    In the California desert, the adventures of a telepathic killer-tire, mysteriously attracted by a very pretty girl, as witnessed by incredulous onlookers.

    Exit Plan
    TMDB3.0

    Exit Plan

    2019 · 1h 30m · BE

    Insurance broker Max's life is about one thing - keeping his walnut brain tumour in check. He eats properly, exercises and lives properly, but all of this self-consciousness makes him more and more depressed. When he realises that his beloved wife plans to leave him, he decides to take his own life.

    Valensole 1965
    TMDB3.5

    Valensole 1965

    2025 · 1h 28m · FR

    In 1965, farmer Maurice Masse sees a UFO in his field, leaving strange marks. As media and crowds swarm the village, Maurice fights to protect his family. But the event unsettles not just his life, but the peace of the whole community.

    The Apartment
    TMDB3.4

    The Apartment

    1996 · 1h 56m · FR

    Max is a former playboy who has decided to settle down by marrying his current love, Muriel. However, when Max catches a glimpse of the great lost love of his life, he becomes obsessed with rekindling their relationship.

    The Room
    TMDB3.2

    The Room

    2019 · 1h 39m · BE

    Kate and Matt discover that a part of their house can grant wishes. In the wake of two miscarriages, what they want most is a child.

    La Syndicaliste
    TMDB3.3

    La Syndicaliste

    2023 · 2h 2m · DE

    The true story of the Irish national Maureen Kearney- head tradeunion representative-turned-whistleblower of a French multinational nuclear powerhouse. After denouncing top-secret deals that shook the sector, Kearney’s life is suddenly turned upside-down when she is violently assaulted in her own house.

    The Tenant
    TMDB3.8

    The Tenant

    1976 · 2h 6m · FR

    A quiet and inconspicuous man rents an apartment in Paris where he finds himself drawn into a rabbit hole of dangerous paranoia.

    Visions
    TMDB2.9

    Visions

    2023 · 2h 3m · FR

    An experienced airline pilot, Estelle leads a perfect life between long-haul flights with her loving, protective husband Guillaume. One day, by chance, in an airport corridor, she crosses paths with Ana, a photographer with whom she had a passionate affair twenty years earlier. Little does Estelle know that this reunion will send her into a nightmarish spiral, turning her life upside down and irrational.

    Dark Places
    TMDB3.0

    Dark Places

    2015 · 1h 53m · FR

    A woman who survived the brutal killing of her family as a child is forced to confront the events of that day.

    In the Electric Mist
    TMDB3.0

    In the Electric Mist

    2009 · 1h 57m · FR

    Lt. Dave Robicheaux, a detective in New Iberia, Louisiana, is trying to link the murder of a local hooker to New Orleans mobster Julie 'Baby Feet' Balboni, who is co-producer of a Civil War film. When the star of the film, Elrod Sykes, reports finding another corpse in the Atchafalaya Swamp near the movie set, Robicheaux starts another investigation, believing the corpse to be the remains of a black man whose murder he witnessed 35 years earlier.

    About French Mystery Movies

    French cinema

    French cinema invented much of what we consider film language, then reinvented it again with the Nouvelle Vague of the late 1950s. It remains Europe's most prolific film industry, with a strong tradition of state support for auteur work.

    Mystery

    Mystery films are structured around withheld information, trusting the audience to work alongside the investigator. The genre ranges from cozy whodunits to bleak, unresolved character studies.

    In this list

    Years covered
    1947–2026
    Best reviewed
    Three Colors: Red (7.9)
    Often also
    Thriller, Drama, Crime

    Common questions

    What are the best French mystery movies?
    By popularity across Flickfolio and TMDB, the top picks right now are Anatomy of a Fall, The Da Vinci Code, and Enemy. The full ranked list of 40 sits above — open any movie for ratings, reviews, and streaming availability.
    How is this list ranked?
    French mystery movies are ordered by overall popularity, which blends how often a title is viewed, searched, and logged. It updates as viewing habits shift, so the list reflects what people are actually watching rather than a fixed critical canon.
    Where can I watch these movies?
    Every movie page lists current streaming, rental, and purchase options for your region, alongside community ratings and reviews from Flickfolio members.

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