The Accidental Detective
“Daddy won't be home for dinner tonight.”
A cold-case enthusiast blogger and a washed-up veteran detective team up for a joint investigation to rescue their innocent friend who is framed for murder.
Where to watch The Accidental Detective in United States
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Where is The Accidental Detective streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | wavve |
About The Accidental Detective
The Accidental Detective is a 2015 Korean-language comedy, crime and thriller film directed by Kim Joung-hoon. The cast is led by Kwon Sang-woo, Sung Dong-il, Lee Seung-joon. It has a runtime of 2h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
The Accidental Detective was produced by CJ Entertainment and Cree Pictures and made in South Korea. It was released on September 24, 2015. At the box office it grossed around $18 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kim Joung-hoon
- Writers
- Kim Joung-hoon, Lee Jung-ho
- Release date
- September 24, 2015
- Original language
- Korean
- Status
- Released
- Country
- South Korea
- Box office
- $18 million
- Production
- CJ Entertainment, Cree Pictures
The Accidental Detective cast & crew
The Accidental Detective was directed by Kim Joung-hoon and written by Kim Joung-hoon and Lee Jung-ho.
The cast features Kwon Sang-woo as Kang Dae-man, Sung Dong-il as Noh Tae-soo, Lee Seung-joon as Kim Yong-gyu, Park Hae-joon as Joon-soo, Seo Young-hee as Mi-ok, and Yoon Kyung-ho as Detective Ma.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Yoon Chang-Sook.
Is The Accidental Detective worth watching?
The Accidental Detective holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 55 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 2h 0m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and thriller, The Accidental Detective is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Accidental Detective
The Accidental Detective isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
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Cast of The Accidental Detective
Kwon Sang-woo
Kang Dae-man
Sung Dong-il
Noh Tae-soo
Lee Seung-joon
Kim Yong-gyu
Park Hae-joon
Joon-soo
Seo Young-hee
Mi-ok
Yoon Kyung-ho
Detective Ma
Jo Bok-rae
Lee You-no
Lee Hae-yeong
Team Leader Seo
Ji Dae-han
Jang-ho
Choi Seong-won
Detective Jo Young-chu
Park Seong-il
Detective Song
Lee Eon-jeong
Han Seo-young
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The Accidental Detective — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Accidental Detective in United States?
The Accidental Detective is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.
▸What language is The Accidental Detective in?
The Accidental Detective is originally in Korean. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Accidental Detective?
The Accidental Detective runs 2 hours 0 minutes (120 minutes).
▸What is The Accidental Detective rated?
It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 55 ratings.
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