Arthur Hailey's Detective (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 5.4
Released in 2005, Arthur Hailey's Detective is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by David S. Cass Sr., running about 171 minutes.
What it’s about. Detective Sergeant Malcolm Ainslie, a Catholic priest turned distinguished investigator for the police, has agreed to hear the confession of a convicted serial killer sentenced to death in a just a matter of hours. What he promises to reveal to Ainslie is the truth behind the crimes and the reason he confessed to the one crime Ainslie doesn't even believe he committed. What unfolds between the two men is a serpentine trail into both men's pasts based on the bestseller from master storyteller Arthur Hailey.
Who’s in it. Arthur Hailey's Detective stars Tom Berenger as Sgt. Malcolm Ainslie, Annabeth Gish as Cynthia Ernst, Rick Gomez as Det. Rodriguez and Frank Whaley as Brewmaster, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.4/10, Arthur Hailey's Detective has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Arthur Hailey's Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of Arthur Hailey's Detective tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Arthur Hailey's Detective (2005)?
- In GB, Arthur Hailey's Detective is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Arthur Hailey's Detective worth watching?
- Arthur Hailey's Detective holds an audience score of 5.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Arthur Hailey's Detective?
- Arthur Hailey's Detective stars Tom Berenger, Annabeth Gish, Rick Gomez, Frank Whaley and Bruce Boxleitner.
- When was Arthur Hailey's Detective released?
- Arthur Hailey's Detective was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 171 minutes.