Watching the Detectives movie poster

Watching the Detectives

"Sometimes love is stranger than fiction."

May 1, 2007 1h 34m 6.3/10 (174 votes)

Originally released in 2007. Watching the Detectives is a comedy/romance film. directed by Paul Soter.

Starring Cillian Murphy, Lucy Liu, and Jason Sudeikis

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.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 1, 2007 18 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 6.3/10 Good (174 votes)
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Budget $2M Production budget
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Language English Original language
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Country United States of America Production

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Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,000,000

Production Companies

  • Peace Arch Entertainment Group
  • Hart-Lunsford Pictures
  • Plum Pictures

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watching the Detectives about?

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 mu...

Who directed Watching the Detectives?

Watching the Detectives was directed by Paul Soter.

How long is Watching the Detectives?

Watching the Detectives has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Watching the Detectives released?

Watching the Detectives was released on May 1, 2007 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Watching the Detectives?

The main cast of Watching the Detectives includes Cillian Murphy, Lucy Liu, Jason Sudeikis, Michael Panes, Callie Thorne.

Is Watching the Detectives worth watching?

Watching the Detectives has a user rating of 6.3/10 based on 174 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.