The Best PG-Rated Mystery Movies
Daniel Johnson
Updated on March 06, 2026
Pixar films are always can't-miss affairs, and it's rare to find one that won't appeal to the whole family. And this Pixar mystery flick might be among the studio's best movies ever.
"Coco," the 2019 masterpiece, follows Miguel, a young boy in Mexico who lives with a family of cobblers and dreams of being a musician. The problem is, thanks to a betrayal in their family's past, Miguel's grandmother forbids it. Through a bit of magic, Coco suddenly finds himself in the Land of the Dead, where he meets his long-dead idol, a famed guitarist named Ernesto de la Cruz. Unfortunately, thanks to a mystical curse, Miguel must get back to the Land of the Living before sunrise or be stuck there forever. Together with Ernesto's help, Miguel must awaken the magical musical spirit within himself and make it back home, all while trying uncover the mystery of his family's secret past.
In grand Pixar fashion, the adventure is full of emotion, heart, and soul, the likes of which are unmatched by most movies. Its messages of love, acceptance, and family that are sure to tug at even the tightest of heartstrings. It just might be the best film on this list, and if you're looking for a family mystery, there aren't many better than "Coco."