The Accidental Detective (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2015, The Accidental Detective is a comedy, thriller and crime film directed by Kim Joung-hoon, running about 120 minutes. “Daddy won't be home for dinner tonight.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A cold-case enthusiast blogger and a washed-up veteran detective team up for a joint investigation to rescue their innocent friend who is framed for murder.
Who’s in it. The Accidental Detective stars Kwon Sang-woo as Kang Dae-man, Sung Dong-il as Noh Tae-soo, Lee Seung-joon as Kim Yong-gyu and Park Hae-joon as Joon-soo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, The Accidental Detective has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $17.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Accidental Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Accidental Detective tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Accidental Detective (2015)?
- In US, The Accidental Detective is available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Accidental Detective worth watching?
- The Accidental Detective holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Accidental Detective?
- The Accidental Detective stars Kwon Sang-woo, Sung Dong-il, Lee Seung-joon, Park Hae-joon and Seo Young-hee.
- When was The Accidental Detective released?
- The Accidental Detective was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.