Phantom Detective
“It takes a bad guy to catch a bad guy.”
Hong Gil-dong is an infallible private detective with an exceptional memory and quirky personality. While chasing the only target he failed to find, he gets entangled in a much bigger conspiracy than he bargained for.
Where to watch Phantom Detective in United States
Amazon VideoAmazon VideoClick a service to open Phantom Detective there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Phantom Detective streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | — | Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | wavve |
About Phantom Detective
Phantom Detective is a 2016 Korean-language action and drama film directed by Jo Sung-hee. The cast is led by Lee Je-hoon, Kim Sung-kyun, Park Keun-hyong. It has a runtime of 2h 5m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Phantom Detective was produced by Bidangil Pictures and CJ Entertainment and made in South Korea. It was released on May 4, 2016, and carries a NR certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jo Sung-hee
- Writers
- Jo Sung-hee
- Release date
- May 4, 2016
- Original language
- Korean
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Bidangil Pictures, CJ Entertainment
Phantom Detective cast & crew
Phantom Detective was directed by Jo Sung-hee and written by Jo Sung-hee.
The cast features Lee Je-hoon as Hong Gil-dong, Kim Sung-kyun as Gang Seong-il, Park Keun-hyong as Kim Byeong-deok, Roh Jeong-eui as Dong-yi, Go Ara as President Hwang, and Kim Dong-hwi as Student.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Kim Tae-seong, cinematography is by Byun Bong-sun, and it was produced by Shin Chang-hwan and Kim Su-jin.
Is Phantom Detective worth watching?
Phantom Detective holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 66 ratings, a solidly received action films.
At 2h 5m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action and drama, Phantom Detective is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Phantom Detective
Phantom Detective isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Phantom Detective
Lee Je-hoon
Hong Gil-dong
Kim Sung-kyun
Gang Seong-il
Park Keun-hyong
Kim Byeong-deok
Roh Jeong-eui
Dong-yi
Go Ara
President Hwang
Kim Dong-hwi
Student
Choi Seung-yoon
Assailant at the Pier 1
Choi Ma-ro
Assailant at the Pier 3
Kim Ha-na
Mal-soon
Chung Sung-hwa
Innkeeper
Jang Se-won
Policeman
Lee Jun-hyeok
Real Estate Agency Owner
Phantom Detective — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Phantom Detective in United States?
Phantom Detective is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸What language is Phantom Detective in?
Phantom Detective is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Phantom Detective?
Phantom Detective runs 2 hours 5 minutes (125 minutes).
▸What is Phantom Detective rated?
Phantom Detective is rated NR. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 66 ratings.
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