The Best Mystery Movies Rated PG
A list of the best PG mystery movies ever made, ranked by film fans' votes. This list is ordered by popularity, so only the greatest family mystery movies are at the top. If there are any great family-friendly mystery movies you think we missed, please feel free to add them yourself.
The films on this list are the most famous PG mysteries for teens of all time, many of which are streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime, so use it to find some family-friendly flicks that you haven't seen already if you're a fan of mysteries and want to be able to watch them with your kids.
This list answers the questions, "What are the best family mystery movies?" and "What are the greatest mystery movies for teens?" and contains items like Citizen Kane, Vertigo, and more.
Use this list if you're looking for some new mystery movies that are rated PG. Between mysteries on Netflix, Hulu and other services, there are thousands of great mystery movies that are family-friendly, so get out there and start watching.
Woody Allen and Orson Welles have both directed a Mystery PG film, as have other really creative and talented directors.
- 1James Stewart, Grace Kelly, Wendell Corey
- Released: 1954
- Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
A wheelchair-bound photographer becomes increasingly obsessed with spying on his neighbors, suspecting one of them to be a murderer. This classic mystery film masterfully builds suspense through its limited setting and voyeuristic perspective, while exploring themes of isolation and paranoia under the skilled direction of Alfred Hitchcock.
- 2Albert Finney, Lauren Bacall, Martin Balsam
- Released: 1974
- Directed by: Sidney Lumet
A renowned detective finds himself entangled in a web of intrigue and deception as he investigates the murder of a wealthy businessman aboard a luxurious train, with each passenger becoming a potential suspect. This captivating mystery film boasts an all-star cast, masterful direction by Sidney Lumet, and an engaging screenplay based on Agatha Christie's classic novel, resulting in six Academy Award nominations and an Oscar win for Ingrid Bergman's unforgettable supporting performance.
- 3Eileen Brennan, Martin Mull, Lesley Ann Warren
- Released: 1985
- Directed by: Jonathan Lynn
A seemingly innocuous dinner party spirals into a web of intrigue as guests race against the clock to solve a murder they may have committed themselves. With its witty dialogue, colorful characters, and intricate plot twists that keep audiences guessing until the very end, this film adaptation of a classic board game masterfully captures the essence of a good mystery movie.
- 4Barry Fitzgerald, Walter Huston, Louis Hayward
- Released: 1945
- Directed by: René Clair
A group of strangers, each with a guilty secret, find themselves trapped on an isolated island where they are mysteriously killed off one by one. Based on the best-selling novel by Agatha Christie and featuring a stellar ensemble cast, this suspenseful mystery film masterfully utilizes its claustrophobic setting and intricate plot twists to keep audiences guessing until the shocking conclusion.
- 5Ray Milland, Grace Kelly, Bob Cummings
- Released: 1954
- Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
A seemingly perfect plan to commit the ultimate crime takes an unexpected turn as a husband plots his wife's demise, leaving viewers questioning who will outsmart whom. The film's masterful use of suspense, intricate plot twists, and Hitchcock's signature directorial style make it a classic mystery that keeps audiences on the edge of their seats.
- 6James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes
- Released: 1958
- Directed by: Alfred Hitchcock
A retired detective finds himself ensnared in a web of obsession and deceit as he investigates the enigmatic behavior of a friend's wife. Alfred Hitchcock's 1958 psychological thriller expertly employs innovative camera techniques, haunting score, and intricate plot twists to create an unforgettable mystery that challenges viewers' perceptions of reality.
