Private Eye (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2009, Private Eye is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Park Dae-min, running about 111 minutes. “Missing Bodies, Five Clues.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story takes place in occupied Korea at the start of the 20th century, where a young student in medicine discovers the murdered body of the son of a government official. Being scared of being accused, he decides to hire Hong Jin-ho (a detective) to help him find the murderer before the police accuse him of the murder.
Who’s in it. Private Eye stars Hwang Jung-min as Hong Jin-ho, Ryu Deok-hwan as Jang Gwang-soo, Uhm Ji-won as Soon-deok and Oh Dal-su as Oh Yeong-dal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Private Eye has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Eye page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Eye tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Eye (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Private Eye change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Private Eye worth watching?
- Private Eye holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Eye?
- Private Eye stars Hwang Jung-min, Ryu Deok-hwan, Uhm Ji-won, Oh Dal-su and Kim Hyang-gi.
- When was Private Eye released?
- Private Eye was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.