Phantom Detective (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2016, Phantom Detective is an action and drama film directed by Jo Sung-hee, running about 125 minutes. “It takes a bad guy to catch a bad guy” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. HONG Gildong is an infallible private detective with an exceptional memory and quirky personality. While chasing the only target he failed to find, he gets entangled in a much bigger conspiracy than he bargained for.
Who’s in it. Phantom Detective stars Lee Je-hoon as Hong Gil Dong, Kim Sung-kyun as Gang Seong-il, Park Geun-hyung as Kim Byeong Deok and Chung Sung-hwa as Innkeeper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Phantom Detective has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $67.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Phantom Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of Phantom 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 Phantom Detective (2016)?
- In US, Phantom Detective is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Phantom Detective worth watching?
- Phantom Detective holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Phantom Detective?
- Phantom Detective stars Lee Je-hoon, Kim Sung-kyun, Park Geun-hyung, Chung Sung-hwa and Go Ah-ra.
- When was Phantom Detective released?
- Phantom Detective was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 125 minutes.