Top Knot Detective (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2017, Top Knot Detective is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by Aaron McCann, running about 90 minutes. “The greatest 90's Japanese samurai series you've never heard of” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the early 1990s, a Japanese samurai detective series was aired in Australia and became a cult success. Titled in Japan Ronin Suiri Tentai (meaning roughly Deductive Reasoning Ronin), it was soon known in the West as Top Knot Detective. The original series was legendary in Japan, a cultural train wreck led by Takashi Tawagoto, a crazy writer, producer, director and lead actor; one who could not act, fight or write at all.
Who’s in it. Top Knot Detective stars Toshi Okuzaki as Sheimasu Tantei / Takashi Tawagoto, Masa Yamaguchi as Kurosaki Itto / Haruto Kioke, Mayu Iwasaki as Mia Matsumoto / Saku #2 and Kuni Hashimoto as Leiji Nishizaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Top Knot Detective has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Top Knot Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of Top Knot Detective tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Top Knot Detective (2017)?
- In US, Top Knot 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 Top Knot Detective worth watching?
- Top Knot Detective holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Top Knot Detective?
- Top Knot Detective stars Toshi Okuzaki, Masa Yamaguchi, Mayu Iwasaki, Kuni Hashimoto and Izumi Woods.
- When was Top Knot Detective released?
- Top Knot Detective was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.