Top 10 Immortal Detective Movies

Description: Although not strictly a detective film, "Highlander" features immortals who must duel to the death until only one remains. The film's protagonist, Connor MacLeod, becomes involved in a modern-day investigation that ties into his immortal past.

Fact: The film's iconic soundtrack was composed by Queen, and the movie spawned several sequels and a TV series.

Description: Darren Aronofsky's "The Fountain" intertwines three stories across time, where one narrative involves a conquistador searching for the Tree of Life, blending elements of mystery and immortality.

Fact: The film was originally conceived as a much larger project but was scaled back due to budget constraints.

Description: While not a detective film per se, Benjamin Button's unique aging process leads to a life filled with mysteries and a quest for understanding his condition, which has elements of detective work.

Fact: The film was nominated for 13 Academy Awards, winning three.

Description: This film revolves around a professor who reveals to his colleagues that he is 14,000 years old. While not a traditional detective story, it involves solving the mystery of his existence and the implications of his immortality.

Fact: The entire film takes place in one room, showcasing the power of dialogue and storytelling.

Description: In this Terry Gilliam fantasy, Dr. Parnassus, who has lived for centuries, must solve the mystery of his immortality and the deal he made with the Devil, blending detective elements with magical realism.

Fact: After Heath Ledger's death, his role was completed by Johnny Depp, Jude Law, and Colin Farrell.

Description: Adaline Bowman stops aging after a freak accident, leading to a life of secrecy and a detective-like investigation into her condition, while also exploring themes of love and loss.

Fact: The film was shot in Vancouver, Canada, despite being set in San Francisco.

Description: This film explores the true story of Henrietta Lacks, whose cells were used for scientific research without her consent, leading to a detective-like investigation into medical ethics and immortality.

Fact: Oprah Winfrey stars in and produced this film, which is based on the best-selling book by Rebecca Skloot.

Description: This film follows a group of immortal warriors led by a woman named Andy, who has lived for centuries. When a mission goes wrong, they must navigate the modern world while evading capture, blending action with detective elements as they uncover who betrayed them.

Fact: The film is based on a comic book series by Greg Rucka, and Charlize Theron underwent extensive training for her role as Andy.

Description: This Italian film follows a mafia boss who, after being killed, wakes up in the morgue, leading to a detective-like quest to understand his newfound immortality.

Fact: The film is a prequel to the TV series "Gomorrah," exploring the origins of the character Ciro Di Marzio.

Description: This French film tells the story of a man who lives through multiple lifetimes, each time falling in love with the same woman, creating a cycle of mystery and eternal love.

Fact: The film was remade in 1953 as "The Eternal Return of Love."