45 best Hallmark mystery movies to watch

By Alex Wiggan

If you consider yourself something of an armchair super-sleuth, who adores mystery movies more than anything else, then you’ve no doubt stumbled across the ever-expanding portfolio of pictures from Hallmark and Hallmark Movies & Mysteries. Hallmark loves a good mystery movie, and over the past couple of decades the network has been consistently producing fan-favourite films to delight daring detectives.

From the Hailey Dean Mysteries and Aurora Teagarden, to Emma Fielding and Nikki and Nora, Hallmark has got the lot. In fact, Hallmark has so many mystery movies, there’s simply not enough time in the day to get through them all!

But why rush? Why not take some time to simply savour what’s on offer.

And you could start by savouring the 45 movies highlighted in this post. Below you will find a collection of the best Hallmark mystery movies to get you fired up and sleuthing with the best of them!

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Francesca Quinn, PI (2022)

First up, in Francesca Quinn, PI, private investigator Francesca ‘Frankie’ Quinn is hired to investigate the killer of her fiancé. However, if this isn’t already difficult enough to deal with, she must work with her ex, Detective Rousseau, in order to crack the case.

Mallory Jansen takes on the role of Frankie Quinn for Francesca Quinn PI, while Dylan Bruce places Detective Wynton Rousseau.

The Dancing Detective: A Deadly Tango (2023)

Next up, and filmed entirely on location in Malta, The Dancing Detective: A Deadly Tango follows the story of a detective, who teams up with an actor/dancer to solve a crime. Lacy Chabert and Will Kemp head up the cast.

Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Bone to Pick (2015)

Cameron Bure takes the lead in this next movie – the first in a long-running series of murder mysteries featuring Aurora Teagarden. In the film, librarian Aurora finds herself caught up in a troubling murder mystery when her friend unexpectedly dies.

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Chronicle Mysteries: Recovered (2019)

In Chronicle Mysteries: Recovered, Alison Sweeney stars as podcast host, Alex McPherson, who partners with a local newspaper editor to solve the mysterious disappearance of a young woman. However, as Alex gets closer to uncovering the truth about the woman’s disappearance, she learns details of a decades old cover-up.

Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For (2019)

In Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For, the life of a crossword puzzle editor is greatly disrupted when a number of her clues in recent puzzles become linked to a series of unsolved crimes. Lacey Chabert and Brennan Elliott star.

Along Came a Nanny (2014)

When a series of burglaries take place in a gated community, detective Mike Logan goes undercover as a nanny to investigate the crimes. Cameron Mathison and Sarah Lancaster star.

The Secrets of Bella Vista (2022)

In The Secrets of Bella Vista, Tess is surprised when she suddenly inherits an apple orchard as well as a half-sister she never met. These events kick-start a new journey of discovery, as she unravels the mystery of the family who abandoned her.

Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise (2015)

In Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise, Police Chief Jesse Stone agrees to serve as a consultant on an unsolved murder case. But Jesse isn’t convinced the suspect in the spotlight is the correct killer.

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Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate (2022)

Nikki DeLoach and Andrew Walker lead this next mystery movie – the curiously titled, Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate. The film follows the story of a Colorado caterer who teams up with a detective to solve the mystery surrounding the death of her friend.

Emma Fielding Mysteries: Site Unseen (2017)

In Emma Fielding Mysteries: Site Unseen, Courtney Thorne-Smith plays the eponymous Emma – a brilliant archaeologist who is attempting to unearth evidence of a 17th Century coastal settlement. But when Emma uncovers a body, it sets her off on an intriguing mystery.

Cut, Color, Murder (2022)

When a beauty pageant creator is found dead, a hairdresser has to team up with a detective to help clear the names of those nearest to her. Julie Gonzalo and Ryan McPartlin star in Cut, Color, Murder.

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Darrow & Darrow (2017)

Kimberly Williams-Paisley and Tom Cavanagh star in this law-based mystery movie, about a lawyer fighting for what she believes is right. Darrow & Darrow proved popular when it first aired in 2017 and kick-started a successful collection of sequels.

The Cases of Mystery Lane (2023)

In The Cases of Mystery Lane, husband and wife duo, Alden and Birdie Case, get caught up in a murder investigation. Aimee Garcia and Paul Campbell star.

Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery (2017)

In Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery, construction company owner Shannon Hughes uncovers some hidden secrets when she embarks on the renovation and restoration of a Victorian home. Jewel and Colin Ferguson lead the cast.

Flower Shop Mystery: Mum’s the Word (2016)

In Flower Shop Mystery: Mum’s the Word, flower shop owner Abby Knight finds herself at the centre of a worrying mystery when she becomes involved in a hit-and-run. But could this incident have anything to do with a new low-cost competitor who is also impacting her shop’s profits?

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The Jane Mysteries: Inheritance Lost (2023)

In this next movie, Jodie Sweetin stars as singer Jane DaSilva – a likeable woman who inherits a non-profit detective agency that helps people who aren’t able to help themselves. But is Jane able to switch the spotlight for the magnifying glass as she takes on her first case?

Garage Sale Mystery (2013)

In Garage Sale Mystery, bargain hunter Jennifer Shannon must use her keen eye for trinkets to solve a troubling case close to home. The case involves a string of burglaries which have hit her town.

Jane Doe: Vanishing Act (2005)

In Jane Doe: Vanishing Act, former secret government agent turned suburban housewife, Cathy Davis, is called back in by her previous employer to take on a new job. But can Cathy balance the needs of the government with the needs of her two children?

Gourmet Detective (2015)

Dylan Neal and Brooke Burns star in this next mystery movie, about a famed culinary consultant who teams up with a no-nonsense police detective to solve a murder. Can the two put their differences aside to crack the case?

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Hailey Dean Mysteries: Murder, With Love (2016)

In Hailey Dean Mysteries: Murder, With Love, a former prosecutor-turned-therapist is pulled into an investigation when one of her patients loses both of her parents in separate fatal accidents. Kellie Martin stars.

Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major (2023)

Tamera Mowry-Housley, Risteard Cooper, and Adam Fergus star in this next movie – a spooky-themed mystery called Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major. Based on The Gethsemane Brown Mysteries books by Alexia Gordon, the film follows the story of a teacher who experiences a ghostly encounter.

Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries: A Beautiful Place to Die (2020)

After taking early retirement, a former detective hopes to return to a quiet life in Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries: A Beautiful Place to Die. But as the title of the movie suggests, the detective is soon about to have anything but a quiet life.

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Matchmaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement (2019)

Danica McKellar and Victor Webster take the lead in this next movie, Matchmaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement. In the film, a successful matchmaker works hard to prove the innocence of one of her clients, after the man becomes accused of murdering his fiancée.

Sandra Brown’s White Hot (2016)

When interior designer Sayre Hoyle returns to her Louisiana hometown to attend her brother’s funeral, she begins to suspect foul play. Her brother died unexpectedly from an accidental gunshot wound, but Sayre believes there is more to his death than has been revealed.

The Blessing Bracelet (2023)

Inspired by a real-life piece of jewellery, produced by Made as Intended, The Blessing Bracelet stars Amanda Schull and Carlo Marks. The film follows the story of a woman who finds a new outlook on life during a less than positive time.

To Catch a Spy (2021)

In To Catch a Spy, Chloe Day gets caught up in an intriguing mystery while working on an assignment involving a newly renovated hotel. Nathalie Kelley and Colin Donnell star.

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Mystery Woman: In the Shadows (2007)

Kellie Martin takes the lead in Mystery Woman: In the Shadows – another instalment in the popular mystery movie series. Can mystery bookstore owner Samantha Kinsey get to the bottom of the murderous world of international espionage? You’ll have to watch to find out.

Undercover Bridesmaid (2012)

In Undercover Bridesmaid, Brooke Burns takes on the role of Tanya Harsin – a woman who has been hired to protect the daughter of a Texas mogul, after she receives death threats. But can Tanya protect the bride when she’s becoming distracted by a handsome wedding guest?

Wedding Planner Mystery (2014)

In Wedding Planner Mystery, Erica Durance takes on the role of wedding planner, Carnegie Kincaid, who becomes the prime suspect in an intriguing murder and a kidnapping case. During the course of the film, Kincaid tries her best to prove her innocence, while her world is turned upside down.

McBride: Murder Past Midnight (2005)

John Larroquette and Marta Dubois star in this next movie, about ex-cop turned defence attorney, Jim McBride. In McBride: Murder Past Midnight, McBride takes on a new client who is accused of murdering her husband.

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Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps (2018)

In Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps, Holly Robinson Peete takes on the role of Billie Blessings – a beloved chef and restaurant owner, who also hosts a segment on morning television. During the course of the movie, Billie becomes the prime suspect in a murder case, when one of the TV executives at the network dies from poisoning.

An Uncommon Grace (2017)

In An Uncommon Grace, an army nurse who has returned to her grandmother’s farm, develops a close bond with a neighbour after a mysterious shooting. Jes Macallan, Sean Faris, and Kelly McGillis star.

Murder 101 (2006)

When a young woman is accused of murdering her boss, a university professor and a private investigator join forces to offer assistance. Dick Van Dyke and Barry Van Dyke star.

Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery (2015)

Based on Joanne Fluke’s novel, Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder, Alison Sweeney takes the lead in this murder mystery about a baker-turned-sleuth. The film proved very popular upon making its debut and kick-started a successful string of sequels.

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The Mystery Cruise (2013)

An amateur sleuth and a private investigator take the lead in this next movie, about a mystery game set on a cruise. However, there may be more to the game than first appears, when it seems a killer is possibly on board.

Mystery Island (2023)

In Mystery Island, London police psychiatrist Dr. Emilia Priestly is invited to take part in murder-mystery game on an island. But when tragedy strikes, it becomes clear to Emilia this is no game.

Mystery 101 (2019)

In Mystery 101, when a college student is found dead, English professor Amy Winslow uses her knowledge of crime fiction to attempt to solve the case. Jill Wagner and Kristoffer Polaha star.

My Gal Sunday (2014)

Rachel Blanchard and Cameron Mathison take the lead in this next movie, playing a husband and wife duo who have become a super sleuthing team. But when some of their nearest and dearest are kidnapped, can they put their skills to use in time to save them?

Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths (2022)

In Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths, titular twins Nikki and Nora inherit a detective agency and are soon working hard to solve a murder case. Hunter King and Rhiannon Fish star.

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Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead (2019)

When the groom is shot and killed during his wedding, professional wedding photographer Allie Adams finds herself in the midst of a murder investigation which seems to implicate her own brother. Keen to clear her brother’s name, Allie teams up with a detective to solve the case.

Redemption in Cherry Springs (2021)

Returning to her home town of Cherry Springs, following the fallout of a story, reporter Melanie quickly becomes involved in the search for her missing friend. Rochelle Aytes, Keith Robinson, and Frankie Faison star in Redemption in Cherry Springs.

Ruby Herring Mysteries: Silent Witness (2019)

When news reporter Ruby Herry finds herself in the midst of a murder, she discovers a natural ability for solving cases. Teaming up with a detective, Ruby contemplates a new career covering crime.

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After All These Years (2013)

When Audrey Brandon is named as the lead suspect in her husband’s murder, she becomes a fugitive on the hunt for the real killer. Wendie Malick and Barclay Hope star in the intriguing mystery movie, After All These Years.

Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder (2019)

In Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder, TV chef Billie Blessings investigates the death of a supermarket owner. But could this be the work of a serial killer?

Family History Mysteries: Buried Past (2023)

And finally, Janel Parrish and Niall Matter star in this last entry on the list: Family History Mysteries: Buried Past. The movie revolves around a genealogist who finds things getting very personal when her close friend urgently needs a bone marrow donor.

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Recap

The 45 best Hallmark mystery movies are as follows:

Francesca Quinn, PI (2022)
The Dancing Detective: A Deadly Tango (2023)
Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Bone to Pick (2015)
Chronicle Mysteries: Recovered (2019)
Crossword Mysteries: A Puzzle to Die For (2019)
Along Came a Nanny (2014)
The Secrets of Bella Vista (2022)
Jesse Stone: Lost in Paradise (2015)
Curious Caterer: Dying for Chocolate (2022)
Emma Fielding Mysteries: Site Unseen (2017)
Cut, Color, Murder (2022)
Darrow & Darrow (2017)
The Cases of Mystery Lane (2023)
Framed for Murder: A Fixer Upper Mystery (2017)
Flower Shop Mystery: Mum’s the Word (2016)
The Jane Mysteries: Inheritance Lost (2023)
Garage Sale Mystery (2013)
Jane Doe: Vanishing Act (2005)
The Gourmet Detective (2015)
Hailey Dean Mysteries: Murder, With Love (2016)
Haunted Harmony Mysteries: Murder in G Major (2023)
Martha’s Vineyard Mysteries: A Beautiful Place to Die (2020)
Matchmaker Mysteries: A Killer Engagement (2019)
Sandra Brown’s White Hot (2016)
The Blessing Bracelet (2023)
To Catch a Spy (2021)
Mystery Woman: In the Shadows (2007)
Undercover Bridesmaid (2012)
Wedding Planner Mystery (2014)
McBride: Murder Past Midnight (2005)
Morning Show Mysteries: Mortal Mishaps (2018)
An Uncommon Grace (2017)
Murder 101 (2006)
Murder, She Baked: A Chocolate Chip Cookie Mystery (2015)
The Mystery Cruise (2013)
Mystery Island (2023)
Mystery 101 (2019)
My Gal Sunday (2014)
Nikki & Nora: Sister Sleuths (2022)
Picture Perfect Mysteries: Newlywed and Dead (2019)
Redemption in Cherry Springs (2021)
Ruby Herring Mysteries: Silent Witness (2019)
After All These Years (2013)
Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder (2019)
Family History Mysteries: Buried Past (2023)

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If you’re a fan of Hallmark mystery movies, then you may wish to know that a number of Hallmark mystery film collections are currently available on DVD, including a special home video release which includes a whopping 51 Hallmark mystery movies!

The 51 Mystery Movie Collection includes: 18 Signed, Sealed, Delivered movies, 18 Aurora Teagarden movies, 3 Emma Fielding movies, 3 Fixer Upper Mysteries movies, 4 Martha’s Vineyard movies, and 5 Gourmet Detective movies.

The Hallmark 51 Mystery Movie Collection is available from all good entertainment stockists, including Amazon US.

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Editor/writer

Alex Wiggan

Alex is a writer, editor, and blogger specialising in movies, TV, comics, retro toys, and general geekery. He is a championing voice in nerd content, an expert in pop culture, and a trusted movie critic who publishes new reviews on a weekly basis. After graduating with a degree in film & television studies from the University of Derby in the UK, Alex went on to study journalism in Sheffield, before acquiring NCTJ accreditation. Prior to a career in blogging, Alex was a magazine editor, a senior copywriter, a features writer, and a freelancer.

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