

Watching the Detectives
“Sometimes love is stranger than fiction.”
Neil, a self-proclaimed film geek and owner of Gumshoe video, has always been content to live vicariously through his favorite films noir. But when he meets Violet, a real-life femme fatale, his mundane world gets turned upside down and the line between reality and the movies quickly begins to blur.
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Where is Watching the Detectives streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Fawesome | Amazon Video |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Filmzie | — |
About Watching the Detectives
Watching the Detectives is a 2007 English-language comedy and romance film directed by Paul Soter. The cast is led by Cillian Murphy, Lucy Liu, Jason Sudeikis. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla.
Watching the Detectives was produced by Peace Arch Entertainment Group, Hart-Lunsford Pictures, and Plum Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on May 1, 2007, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Paul Soter
- Writers
- Paul Soter
- Release date
- May 1, 2007
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Production
- Peace Arch Entertainment Group, Hart-Lunsford Pictures, Plum Pictures
Watching the Detectives cast & crew
Watching the Detectives was directed by Paul Soter and written by Paul Soter.
The cast features Cillian Murphy as Neil, Lucy Liu as Violet, Jason Sudeikis as Jonathan, Michael Panes as Lucien, Callie Thorne as Marcia, and Michael Yurchak as Buddy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Nathan Barr, cinematography is by Christophe Lanzenberg, and it was produced by Randy Simon and Irving Schwartz.
Is Watching the Detectives worth watching?
Watching the Detectives holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 190 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy and romance, Watching the Detectives is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Watching the Detectives
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Cast of Watching the Detectives

Cillian Murphy
Neil

Lucy Liu
Violet

Jason Sudeikis
Jonathan

Michael Panes
Lucien

Callie Thorne
Marcia

Michael Yurchak
Buddy

Heather Burns
Denise

Mark Harelik
Detective Barloe

Ali Reza
Detective Lowenstein

Josh Pais
Andy

Brett Gelman
Glenn

Lonny Ross
Eager Customer
Watching the Detectives — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Watching the Detectives in United States?
Watching the Detectives is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Hoopla, Fawesome in United States.
▸Is Watching the Detectives on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Watching the Detectives is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Watching the Detectives in?
Watching the Detectives is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Watching the Detectives?
Watching the Detectives runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is Watching the Detectives rated?
Watching the Detectives is rated NR. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 190 ratings.











