Blind Detective (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 2013, Blind Detective is an action, comedy, drama and crime film directed by Johnnie To, running about 129 minutes. “Unbeatable partnership, leaving no cases unsolved!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A brilliant detective is forced into early retirement after losing eyesight. Making ends meet by solving cold cases for reward money, he teams up with a rookie lady inspector to solve a case from her personal past.
Who’s in it. Blind Detective stars Andy Lau as Johnston, Sammi Cheng Sau-Man as Ho Ka Tung, Guo Tao as Szeto Fatbo and Gao Yuanyuan as Ding Ding, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Blind Detective has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In AU you can stream it on Beamafilm and rent or buy it from YouTube, Fetch TV and Beamafilm. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blind Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of Blind 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 Blind Detective (2013)?
- In AU, Blind Detective is available to stream on Beamafilm, and rent or buy from YouTube, Fetch TV and Beamafilm. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Blind Detective worth watching?
- Blind Detective holds an audience score of 6.1 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 Blind Detective?
- Blind Detective stars Andy Lau, Sammi Cheng Sau-Man, Guo Tao, Gao Yuanyuan and Lo Hoi-Pang.
- When was Blind Detective released?
- Blind Detective was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.