The Detective (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2007, The Detective is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Oxide Pang Chun, running about 109 minutes.
What it’s about. A private detective is drawn into a complex murder mystery when he is hired to track down a missing young woman.
Who’s in it. The Detective stars Aaron Kwok as Tam, Kenny Wong Tak-Ban as Kwong Chi Hung, Lau Siu-Ming as Uncle Cheung and Yiu-Cheung Lai as Kwan Sai Wing, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Detective has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of The 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 The Detective (2007)?
- In GB, The Detective is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Detective worth watching?
- The Detective holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Detective?
- The Detective stars Aaron Kwok, Kenny Wong Tak-Ban, Lau Siu-Ming, Yiu-Cheung Lai and Shing Fui-On.
- When was The Detective released?
- The Detective was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.