Watching the Detectives(2007)
Sometimes love is stranger than fiction.
Watching the Detectives Synopsis
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.
Watching the Detectives (2007) is a comedy and romance film directed by Paul Soter, released on May 1, 2007 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Cillian Murphy, Lucy Liu, Jason Sudeikis and Michael Panes. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 200 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Soter
- Writers:
- Paul Soter
- Producers:
- Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Celine Rattray, Galt Niederhoffer
- Cinematographer:
- Christophe Lanzenberg
- Composer:
- Nathan Barr
- Production:
- Peace Arch Entertainment Group, Hart-Lunsford Pictures, Plum Pictures
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Watching the Detectives (2007) Trailer
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Watching the Detectives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Cillian Murphy
as Neil
Lucy Liu
as Violet
Jason Sudeikis
as Jonathan
Michael Panes
as Lucien
Callie Thorne
as Marcia
Michael Yurchak
as Buddy
Heather Burns
as Denise
Mark Harelik
as Detective Barloe
Ali Reza
as Detective Lowenstein
Josh Pais
as Andy
Brett Gelman
as Glenn
Lonny Ross
as Eager Customer
Key crew
Directed by Paul Soter, written by Paul Soter, produced by Daniela Taplin Lundberg, Celine Rattray and Galt Niederhoffer.
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Watching the Detectives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 200 ratings.
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Watching the Detectives – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Watching the Detectives online?
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Watching the Detectives (2007) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Watching the Detectives?
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The main cast of Watching the Detectives (2007) includes Cillian Murphy, Lucy Liu, Jason Sudeikis, Michael Panes and Callie Thorne. The film was directed by Paul Soter. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Watching the Detectives released?
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Watching the Detectives was released on May 1, 2007 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is Watching the Detectives worth watching?
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Watching the Detectives (2007) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 200 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Watching the Detectives?
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Yes. The official Watching the Detectives trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.