The Singing Detective (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 2003, The Singing Detective is a comedy, crime, mystery and music film directed by Keith Gordon, running about 109 minutes. “When it comes to murder, seduction and betrayal he wrote the book. Now he's living it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. From his hospital bed, a writer suffering from a skin disease hallucinates musical numbers and paranoid plots.
Who’s in it. The Singing Detective stars Robert Downey Jr. as Dan Dark, Robin Wright as Nicola, Nina, Blonde, Mel Gibson as Dr. Gibbon and Jeremy Northam as Mark Binney, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, The Singing Detective has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $337.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Singing Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Singing Detective tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Singing Detective (2003)?
- In US, The Singing Detective is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Singing Detective worth watching?
- The Singing Detective holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, mystery and music. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Singing Detective?
- The Singing Detective stars Robert Downey Jr., Robin Wright, Mel Gibson, Jeremy Northam and Katie Holmes.
- When was The Singing Detective released?
- The Singing Detective was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.