Detective Shopping Films: A Unique Mix of Mystery and Retail

Description: While not a traditional detective film, this romantic comedy involves a mystery of mistaken identity set in a small gift shop, where two employees unknowingly fall in love through anonymous letters.

Fact: This film was remade as "You've Got Mail" in 1998, and it's one of the few films where James Stewart plays a character who isn't the hero.

Description: This classic film noir involves a chase for stolen money, with a significant portion of the action taking place in a department store, making it a perfect fit for our shopping-themed detective list.

Fact: The film was directed by Don Siegel, who would later direct "Dirty Harry." It was also one of the first films to use location shooting in Mexico.

Description: Alfred Hitchcock's thriller involves a kidnapping plot that unfolds in a Moroccan bazaar, showcasing how shopping can be a backdrop for espionage and intrigue.

Fact: This was Hitchcock's second adaptation of the same story, the first being in 1934, and it features the famous song "Que Sera, Sera."

Description: A bank teller plans to steal money from his bank, but his scheme is complicated by a real robbery, with much of the tension occurring in and around the shopping mall.

Fact: The film features Christopher Plummer in one of his most chilling roles as the villain, and it was remade in 2001 as "Partners in Crime."

Description: This neo-noir film involves con artists, and a significant plot point revolves around a high-stakes scam at a horse racing track, which can be considered a form of shopping for bets.

Fact: The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Director for Stephen Frears and Best Actress for Anjelica Huston.

Description: A sophisticated heist film where a billionaire art thief, Thomas Crown, steals a priceless painting from a gallery, and much of the cat-and-mouse game with the insurance investigator unfolds in high-end shopping settings.

Fact: The film features a famous chess game scene in a department store, and the original 1968 version was remade with Pierce Brosnan and Rene Russo.

Description: A master thief agrees to one last job, which involves stealing a priceless scepter from a customs house, with scenes set in a high-end antique shop where the scepter is displayed.

Fact: This film marks the final screen appearance of Marlon Brando, and it features Robert De Niro and Edward Norton in a tense cat-and-mouse game.

Description: A group of criminals posing as a string quartet plan a heist at a casino, with much of their planning and interactions taking place in a quaint antique shop.

Fact: This is a remake of the 1955 British film of the same name, directed by the Coen brothers, and features Tom Hanks in a rare villainous role.

Description: In this comedic take on the classic series, Inspector Clouseau investigates a theft at a high-end jewelry store, blending slapstick humor with detective work in a shopping environment.

Fact: Steve Martin took over the role of Inspector Clouseau from Peter Sellers, and the film features a cameo by Jean Reno as Ponton, Clouseau's assistant.

Description: Set in 1956 Chicago, this film follows a tailor who runs a bespoke suit shop, which becomes the center of a mob-related mystery and intrigue.

Fact: The film marks the directorial debut of Graham Moore, who won an Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay for "The Imitation Game."