The Investigation (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2002, The Investigation is a thriller film directed by Anne Wheeler, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Tells the true story of a bungled and obstructed police manhunt for a serial killer who could and should have been imprisoned after his first crime. Two young RCMP officers, each separately investigating a rape and murder, captured the culprit, but because of legal red tape, jurisdictional chaos and incompetence, the suspect was allowed to continue his rampage until he was finally arrested and imprisoned - several murders later.
Who’s in it. The Investigation stars Nicholas Lea as Les Forsythe, Reece Dinsdale as Teddy Boulder, Lochlyn Munro as Darryll Kettles and Michael Hogan as Ray, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Investigation has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Investigation page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Investigation tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Investigation (2002)?
- In CA, The Investigation is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Investigation worth watching?
- The Investigation holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Investigation?
- The Investigation stars Nicholas Lea, Reece Dinsdale, Lochlyn Munro, Michael Hogan and Paul Coeur.
- When was The Investigation released?
- The Investigation was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.