13 British Detective Films

Two women named Mary, both recently assaulted by the same man, connect at the police station and navigate the difficult world faced by assault victims, with guidance from a police constable and his colleague. Throughout the story, the Furies –…

Detective Max Lewinsky gets a final opportunity to bring down Jacob Sternwood, a notorious criminal, when Sternwood is compelled to return to London.

In Northern England, 1912, a lavish family dinner is abruptly shattered by Inspector Goole's unsettling announcement: a young woman has died by suicide. He then proceeds to question each guest individually, simply asking if they knew the deceased.

A team of retired detectives, dedicated to solving unsolved crimes, find themselves caught up in a current murder investigation in this lighthearted crime story.

Detective Sergeant Charlie Nelson joins DCI Barnaby in Midsomer as his new partner. Their first case centers on a stabbing that occurs during a ghost-hunting event at Morton Shallows manor. Barnaby and Nelson then investigate the underlying reasons for the…

A podcast listener's simple trip to the store for toilet paper spirals into terror in this single-shot comedy horror short.

A wave of murders has terrified the town, leading many to believe a legendary creature from ancient folklore – the mythical Golem – is the culprit.

A gritty and uncompromising drama, *The Sweeney* was a major television success of the 1970s. Starring John Thaw as Detective Inspector Jack Regan and Dennis Waterman as his devoted partner, Detective Sergeant Carter, the series was an instant critical and…

This inventive film blends animation and live-action, offering entertainment for children alongside thought-provoking themes for adults. It explores the contrasts between life and art, and real and artificial perceptions of time.

Harvey learns Lola is returning from years abroad and invites her to a weekend at the seaside cottage where they shared their youth. The story follows the rekindling of their old friendship in a changed world.

Agatha is looking forward to a relaxing Christmas break, but her plans change when she receives a letter from an elderly woman in need of help. Unable to ignore the plea, Agatha steps in to offer protection.

In Norfolk, England, 1999, farmer Tony Martin is questioned by police over three days after the violent death of Fred Barras, a teenage burglar. Barras had broken into Martin's property, Bleak House, in Emneth Hungate with another intruder, Brendon Fearon,…

This documentary explores the life of Kim Philby, a British intelligence officer working for MI6. Secretly, he was a spy who ultimately defected to the Soviet Union.