Top 10 Detective Family Movies

Description: A burglar takes a bickering couple hostage during Christmas, leading to a series of comedic and detective-like scenarios as they try to navigate their dysfunctional family.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Hostile Hostages" and was intended to be a much darker comedy before it was toned down.

Description: A high-powered businessman wakes up to find he's living an alternate life with a wife and kids, leading to a detective-like quest to understand his new reality and the family he never knew.

Fact: The film was inspired by the 1946 film "It's a Wonderful Life."

Description: This film delves into the lives of a dysfunctional family, where the father, a former lawyer, fakes a terminal illness to bring his family back together, leading to a series of revelations and detective-like investigations into their past.

Fact: The film was shot in New York City, and the house used for the Tenenbaum family home was actually a set built in a parking lot.

Description: A semi-autobiographical film where a family's divorce leads to a detective-like investigation by the children into their parents' lives and their own identities.

Fact: The film was shot in Brooklyn, New York, and features a scene at the American Museum of Natural History, which was a real location from the director's childhood.

Description: A mob lawyer and his partner steal a large sum of money on Christmas Eve, leading to a night of misadventures and a detective-like quest to escape with their loot while dealing with family issues.

Fact: The film was shot in Kansas City, Missouri, and features a rare comedic performance by John Cusack.

Description: Two estranged siblings must come together to care for their ailing father, leading to a journey of self-discovery and a detective-like exploration of their family's past.

Fact: The film won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin International Film Festival for Laura Linney's performance.

Description: A land baron must navigate his family's legacy and his wife's infidelity while she lies in a coma, leading to a detective-like journey to understand her life and his own.

Fact: The film was shot in Hawaii, where the story is set, and George Clooney won a Golden Globe for his performance.

Description: Although primarily a comedy, this film involves a theft, a murder, and a quest to clear the name of the hotel's legendary concierge, all while exploring his relationship with his lobby boy, who becomes like family.

Fact: The film features a unique aspect ratio for each time period it portrays, and Wes Anderson created a fictional country for the setting.

Description: A modern whodunit where a detective investigates the death of a famous crime novelist, uncovering family secrets and lies. It's a perfect blend of humor, mystery, and family drama.

Fact: The film was inspired by the works of Agatha Christie, and it features an ensemble cast including Daniel Craig, Chris Evans, and Ana de Armas.

Description: While not a traditional detective film, this movie involves a family gathering where secrets are revealed, and a comedic investigation into family dynamics unfolds.

Fact: The film was shot in a real house in Greenwich, Connecticut, and the cast was encouraged to improvise, leading to many spontaneous moments.