Movies and TvShows featuring "detective-hero" theme.

Elementary is a TV show that follows the story of Sherlock Holmes, a brilliant detective with a troubled past, as he teams up with Dr. Joan Watson to solve crime cases in New York City. Together, they tackle various murder mysteries and delve into the depths of the human psyche.

Jake, a detective, and the Fatman, a district attorney, join forces to investigate and prosecute criminals. Together, they tackle a variety of cases including murder, crime, and criminal investigation. Set in Hawaii, the show follows the adventures of this unlikely pair as they navigate the complexities of the legal system and work together to bring justice to the perpetrators.

A female prosecutor and a detective with a tragic past join forces to uncover the truth behind a string of murders in Seoul, South Korea. As they delve deeper into the investigation, they encounter corruption, power games, and a mastermind behind it all. With each clue they uncover, they realize that they cannot trust anyone, not even those within the justice system.

When a seasoned detective discovers evidence of corruption within a powerful conglomerate, he sets out to bring them down. With the help of a brash young detective, he must navigate a dangerous web of deception and violence to protect the innocent.

A scientist builds a humanoid robot detective complete with human-like personality to fight a band of murdering robots created and led by her crazed brother.

I Remember You is a suspenseful TV show that follows a detective with memory loss and a criminal profiler as they work together to solve crimes and unravel a dark past. With elements of romance, mystery, and psychological trauma, this show keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.

Love Me If You Dare is a thrilling TV show filled with crime, mystery, and romance. It follows the story of a criminal psychologist and detective who work together to solve various murder cases, while dealing with their own traumatic pasts and complicated relationships. As they delve deeper into their investigations, they find themselves entangled in a web of psychological manipulation and dangerous criminals.

Set in the backdrop of Calcutta during World War II, Detective Byomkesh Bakshy! follows the story of a brilliant Bengali detective who becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and mystery. As the Japanese forces plan to invade Calcutta, Byomkesh must uncover the truth behind a series of crimes, including the disappearance of his own father. With the help of his loyal friends and his keen intellect, Byomkesh delves deep into the dark underbelly of the city, navigating through gang wars, opium operations, and femme fatales. As he unravels the clues, Byomkesh must also confront his own personal demons and face the consequences of his decisions. Will he be able to outsmart the criminal mastermind behind it all and save the city from destruction?

In a dystopian future, a detective's quest for truth takes him on a journey filled with sacrifice, morphing realities, and a cat with a hidden purpose. As he unravels mysterious cases and deals with his own inner demons, he must confront the blurred lines between reality and illusion.

In the Himalayas, a scientist and his team discover a strange creature that turns out to be an abominable snowman. The creature is brought to Los Angeles, where it escapes and starts terrorizing the city. A detective and a botanist join forces to track down and stop the monster before it causes more chaos.

This compilation of film highlights features many of the biggest box office tough guys of the 1930s, '40s, and '50s—Bogart, Brando, Cagney and more!

Government agent Dick Barton battles a ring of Nazi spies who are planning to poison the entire London water supply.

Masked luchador "Santo" fights against an evil doctor and his zombie army.

Special Agent Dick Barton uncovers a ring of international psychopathic criminals with plans to dominate the world using a terrifying weapon of mass destruction.

David Phillips (Patrick Macnee) is running down the darkened streets of London's Limehouse district, pursued by two men with guns. He finds a public phone and puts a call through to Dick Barton (Don Stannard), but before he can report, a shot rings out. Barton must piece together what Phillips found out that got him killed. Phillips had been assigned to protect Professor Mitchell (Percy Walsh) and his new development, a ray capable of exploding any unstable element aboard an aircraft in flight. Mitchell has been targeted for kidnapping by Serge Volkoff (Meinhart Maur), a foreign agent from Eastern Europe, as part of a larger, much more sinister plot to destroy England and cripple Western Europe. Complicating matters further is that Mitchell's daughter (Joyce Linden) has also been kidnapped, and Barton must contend with Volkoff's crafty female companion Anna (Tamara Desni).

The American Film Institute celebrates 100 years of film by recognizing the top 50 film heroes and top 50 film villains of all time.