Vares: Private Eye (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2004, Vares: Private Eye is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Aleksi Mäkelä, running about 95 minutes. “That summer a woman was running with the devil and it rained more than ever…” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Vares, a film noir comedy from Finland, is yet another twist on PULP FICTION. And, just in case we miss the similarities of splattered blood mixed with outrageous incidents, the movie explicitly references PULP FICTION and has a comedic scene in which two guys argue about McDonald's hamburgers. Still, VARES - PRIVATE EYE, by director Aleksi Mäkelä, manages to be kind of fun even not especially original. The script has more characters than the screenwriter can handle, leaving the audience frequently confused about who is doing what and why. The two best scenes are one about a wacky wedding and another about a guy who answers a cell phone call while he is busy enjoying the pleasures of a sex parlor.
Who’s in it. Vares: Private Eye stars Adrian Pintea, Alexandru Papadopol, Loredana Groza as Vonda and Juha Veijonen as Jussi Vares, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Vares: Private Eye 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 Vares: Private Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of Vares: Private Eye 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 Vares: Private Eye (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Vares: Private Eye change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Vares: Private Eye worth watching?
- Vares: Private Eye holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Vares: Private Eye?
- Vares: Private Eye stars Adrian Pintea, Alexandru Papadopol, Loredana Groza, Juha Veijonen and Tora Vasilescu.
- When was Vares: Private Eye released?
- Vares: Private Eye was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.