Top 10 Thrillers with Female Detectives

Description: Clarice Starling, an FBI trainee, is tasked with interviewing the notorious cannibalistic psychiatrist Dr. Hannibal Lecter to gain insight into catching another serial killer. Her detective work is both psychological and thrilling.

Fact: This film is one of only three films to win the "Big Five" Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, and Best Adapted Screenplay.

Description: Samantha Caine, a schoolteacher with amnesia, discovers her past as a government assassin when she teams up with a private detective to unravel her identity and stop a terrorist plot.

Fact: The film was initially conceived as a sequel to "Lethal Weapon," but it evolved into its own unique story.

Description: Amelia Donaghy, a rookie cop, teams up with a quadriplegic forensic expert, Lincoln Rhyme, to track down a serial killer. Her role as a detective is crucial in piecing together the clues left by the killer.

Fact: The film is based on Jeffery Deaver's novel of the same name, and Denzel Washington was nominated for a Golden Globe for his performance.

Description: FBI agent Gracie Hart goes undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a terrorist attack, using her detective skills to navigate the world of beauty queens and uncover the plot.

Fact: Sandra Bullock did much of her own stunts, including the scene where she falls off the stage during the talent portion of the pageant.

Description: After surviving a brutal attack, Erica Bain, a radio host, turns vigilante, using her newfound detective skills to hunt down criminals in New York City, blurring the lines between justice and revenge.

Fact: Jodie Foster received a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in this film.

Description: Lisbeth Salander, a brilliant but troubled hacker, teams up with journalist Mikael Blomkvist to solve the disappearance of a wealthy man's niece, uncovering a web of secrets, corruption, and murder. Lisbeth's unique skills make her an unconventional yet effective detective.

Fact: The film was nominated for five Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Rooney Mara's portrayal of Lisbeth Salander. The movie is based on the first book of Stieg Larsson's Millennium series.

Description: When Nick Dunne's wife Amy goes missing, the media frenzy and police investigation turn him into the prime suspect. However, Amy's disappearance is just the beginning of a twisted game of cat and mouse, with Amy as the cunning detective of her own disappearance.

Fact: The film was adapted from Gillian Flynn's best-selling novel, and Flynn herself wrote the screenplay. The film's ending was slightly altered from the book to give a more ambiguous conclusion.

Description: An uptight FBI agent and a foul-mouthed Boston cop team up to take down a drug lord, showcasing their contrasting detective styles and forming an unlikely partnership.

Fact: Sandra Bullock and Melissa McCarthy improvised many of their scenes, adding to the film's comedic and dynamic feel.

Description: Veronica Mars, once a teenage detective, returns to her hometown to solve a new mystery involving her ex-boyfriend, showcasing her sharp wit and investigative skills in a film that continues her story from the beloved TV series.

Fact: The film was crowdfunded through Kickstarter, becoming one of the most successful film projects on the platform at the time. Kristen Bell reprises her role from the TV series.

Description: Rachel Watson, an alcoholic with a fractured memory, becomes embroiled in a murder investigation when she witnesses something from her daily train commute, using her detective instincts to piece together the truth.

Fact: The film is based on Paula Hawkins' best-selling novel and features Emily Blunt in a role that showcases her versatility as an actress.