12 Movies Like Psych You Need to Watch
Craving a clever mix of comedy, crime, mystery, drama, and thriller vibes? Explore these Psych-style picks, from Monk to The Mentalist, and find your next watch.
If you’re searching for movies like Psych, you’re probably after that sweet spot where humor, mystery, and smart detective work all share the same screen. This list brings together a mix of crime, comedy, drama, and thriller picks that keep the banter sharp and the cases interesting, from Psych (2006) itself to The Mentalist (2008), Monk (2002), and The Last Detective (2003). You’ll also find offbeat suspense with Eleventh Hour (2006), the eerie edge of Mad Detective (2007), and the more investigative, true-crime-adjacent feel of Sensing Murder (2004) and Psychic Investigators (2006). Whether you want a clever sleuth, a messy genius, or a case that twists in unexpected ways, these titles make a strong starting point.
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The Mentalist
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
Patrick Jane, a former celebrity psychic medium, uses his razor sharp skills of observation and expertise at "reading" people to solve serious crimes with the California Bureau of Investigation.
Directed by Chris Long, Eric Laneuville, John F. Showalter, Charles Beeson, Randy ZiskCast Simon Baker, Robin Tunney, Tim Kang, Owain Yeoman, Amanda RighettiHulu -
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The Last Detective
comedy · crime · drama · mystery
"Dangerous" Davies always gets the cases no one else wants, and no one notices when he eventually succeeds. But his old-fashioned decency and dogged determination have won him legions of loyal fans.
Directed by David Tucker, Douglas Mackinnon, Matthew Evans, Moira Armstrong, Pip BroughtonCast Peter Davison, Sean Hughes, Rob Spendlove, Charlie De'Ath, Billy GeraghtyAmazon Prime VideoFreevee -
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Eleventh Hour
sci-fi · thriller
Professor Ian Hood is a former physics professor recruited by the British government as its on-call scientist/detective and Special Agent Rachel Young is the companion bodyguard hired to protect Hood from the people who want to see his work put to an end.
Directed by Roger Gartland, Terry McDonoughCast Patrick Stewart, Ashley Jensen, Donald Sumpter, Nicholas Woodeson, Jane LapotaireFreevee -
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Monk
comedy · crime · drama · mystery
Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.
Directed by Randy Zisk, Jerry Levine, Andre Belgrader, Michael Zinberg, Anton CropperCast Tony Shalhoub, Jason Gray-Stanford, Ted Levine, Traylor Howard, Stanley KamelAmazon Prime Video -
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Mad Detective
crime · mystery · thriller
Bun, a schizophrenic, former police inspector comes out of retirement to help a rookie detective solve a complex murder case involving a missing colleague and a suspected policeman suffering from a multiple personality disorder.
Directed by Johnnie To, Ka-Fai WaiCast Ching-Wan Lau, Andy On, Ka-Tung Lam, Kelly Lin, Kwok-Lun LeeAMC+ -
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Sensing Murder
crime · reality-tv
Sensing Murder is a television series from New Zealand and Australia, in which psychics are asked to act as psychic detectives to help provide evidence that might be useful in solving famous unsolved murder cases in each country by communicating with the deceased victims.
Directed by Paul Murphy, Drew Heriot, Joseph McMahon, Mike Bennett, Geoff HussonCast Rebecca Gibney, Jackson Robinson-Taylor, Taylor Bates, Deb Webber, Kelsey O'BrienAmazon Prime VideoFreevee -
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Psychic Investigators
crime · drama · mystery
Real-life detective thrillers which combine stylized dramatic reconstructions, unique archive and compelling interviews with key characters.
Directed by Annie Bradley, John LaRose, Tim Conrad, Adrian Callender, Gary LangCast Tarioa Van Weesenbeek, Phil Jordan, Frank Longo, Robert Nolan, JoAnn NordstromFreevee -
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Heroes
crime · drama · fantasy · mystery · sci-fi · thriller
Common people discover that they have super powers. Their lives intertwine as a devastating event must be prevented.
Directed by Greg Beeman, Allan Arkush, Jeannot Szwarc, Adam Kane, Greg YaitanesCast Jack Coleman, Hayden Panettiere, Milo Ventimiglia, Masi Oka, Sendhil RamamurthyNetflix -
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Vincent
crime · drama · mystery
Vincent is an ITV drama series. An initial series was made and aired in 2005 and starred Ray Winstone, in the title role, and Suranne Jones as two members of a team of private eyes hired by people to spy on their partners or indeed anyone else they need to keep tabs on. The four part series also starred Angel Coulby, Ian Puleston-Davies, Joe Absolom, Eva Pope and Philip Glenister. A second series was broadcast in the autumn of 2006.
Directed by Roger Gartland, Peter Lydon, Jeremy Lovering, Terry McDonoughCast Ray Winstone, Suranne Jones, Ian Puleston-Davies, Joe Absolom, Angel CoulbyAmazon Prime VideoFreevee -
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Vexed
comedy · crime · mystery
Comedy drama following a mismatched pair of police officers who disagree on everything with their partner, from policing to their personal life.
Directed by Matt Lipsey, Ian Fitzgibbon, Kieron J. WalshCast Toby Stephens, Ronny Jhutti, Roger Griffiths, Miranda Raison, Lucy PunchFreevee -
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HPI Haut Potentiel Intellectuel
comedy · crime · mystery
Morgane is 38-years old, has three children, two exes and an IQ of 160; her destiny as a cleaner is turned upside-down when her extraordinary abilities are spotted by the police who offer her a job as a consultant.
Directed by Vincent Jamain, Mona Achache, Djibril Glissant, Laurent Tuel, Jean-Christophe DelpiasCast Audrey Fleurot, Mehdi Nebbou, Bérangère McNeese, Cypriane Gardin, Bruno SanchesHulu -
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City Homicide
crime · drama · mystery · thriller
On the Homicide floor of a police headquarters in Melbourne, Australia, detectives work to bring justice for the deceased.
Directed by Pino Amenta, Kevin Carlin, David Cameron, Nicholas Bufalo, Paul MoloneyCast Shane Bourne, Nadine Garner, Aaron Pedersen, Damien Richardson, Noni HazlehurstAmazon Prime VideoHuluFreevee
Wrapping Up
This guide is built for viewers who want the same blend of wit, mystery, and case-solving energy that made Psych such a standout. From polished procedural storytelling to darker, stranger, or more character-driven picks, the lineup gives you plenty of ways to keep the mood going without repeating the same formula. Bookmark this page so you can come back whenever you want another smart, entertaining watch. We update it regularly as new recommendations and title availability change.
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Last updated: September 7, 2026