Detective Story (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1983, Detective Story is a drama, mystery and romance film directed by Kichitaro Negishi, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Naomi is a university student who is leaving for the US to study in a week; Shuichi is a washed-up gumshoe who's hired by Naomi's father to bodygard his daughter until she leaves. Shuichi finds the job annoying and wants to quit. But he also has a screwed-up ex and alimony to pay. Things go from bad to worse when Naomi and Shuichi stumble upon a murder which might involve the yakuza. They decide to find out who committed the murder but God knows what it will lead to.
Who’s in it. Detective Story stars Hiroko Yakushimaru as Naomi Arai, Yūsaku Matsuda as Shuichi Tsujiyama, Risa Akikawa as Sachiko Naoki and Kyōko Kishida as Kimie Hasenuma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Detective Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detective Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detective Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detective Story (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Detective Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Detective Story worth watching?
- Detective Story holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Detective Story?
- Detective Story stars Hiroko Yakushimaru, Yūsaku Matsuda, Risa Akikawa, Kyōko Kishida and Yuki Kitazume.
- When was Detective Story released?
- Detective Story was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.