Watching the Detective (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1998, Watching the Detective is a drama film directed by Junichi Yagi, running about 71 minutes.
What it’s about. A young detective is assigned to stake out the apartment of an elderly woman. He sets up his video camera and monitor in an empty room opposite hers-and watches.
Who’s in it. Watching the Detective stars Eiji Ôki, Haruko Mabuchi, Hôryû Nakamura and Miki Ozawa.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Watching the Detective has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Watching the Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of Watching the Detective tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Watching the Detective (1998)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Watching the Detective change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Watching the Detective worth watching?
- Watching the Detective holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Watching the Detective?
- Watching the Detective stars Eiji Ôki, Haruko Mabuchi, Hôryû Nakamura and Miki Ozawa.
- When was Watching the Detective released?
- Watching the Detective was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.