The Singing Detective(2003)
When it comes to murder, seduction and betrayal, he wrote the book. Now he's living it.
The Singing Detective Synopsis
Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
The Singing Detective (2003) is a comedy, music, mystery and crime film directed by Keith Gordon, released on October 24, 2003 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Robert Downey Jr., Robin Wright, Mel Gibson and Jeremy Northam. Viewers rate it 5.1 out of 10 across 152 ratings.
- Director:
- Keith Gordon
- Writers:
- Dennis Potter
- Producers:
- Steven Haft, Bruce Davey, Mel Gibson
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Richmond
- Production:
- Icon Productions, Haft Entertainment, Airborne Productions
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $435,625
- Status:
- Released
The Singing Detective (2003) Trailer
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The Singing Detective Cast & Crew
Main cast
Robert Downey Jr.
as Dan Dark
Robin Wright
as Nicola / Nina / Blonde
Mel Gibson
as Dr. Gibbon
Jeremy Northam
as Mark Binney
Katie Holmes
as Nurse Mills
Adrien Brody
as First Hood
Jon Polito
as Second Hood
Carla Gugino
as Betty Dark / Hooker
Saul Rubinek
as Skin Specialist
Alfre Woodard
as Chief of Staff
Amy Aquino
as Nurse Nozhki
David Dorfman
as Young Dan Dark
Key crew
Directed by Keith Gordon, written by Dennis Potter, produced by Steven Haft, Bruce Davey and Mel Gibson.
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The Singing Detective Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.1/10 from 152 ratings.
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The Singing Detective – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Singing Detective online?
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The Singing Detective (2003) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Singing Detective?
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The main cast of The Singing Detective (2003) includes Robert Downey Jr., Robin Wright, Mel Gibson, Jeremy Northam and Katie Holmes. The film was directed by Keith Gordon. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Singing Detective released?
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The Singing Detective was released on October 24, 2003 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is The Singing Detective worth watching?
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The Singing Detective (2003) holds an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from 152 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, music and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Singing Detective?
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Yes. The official The Singing Detective trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.