Private Eye
2009, Korean. Directed by Park Dae-min.
Missing Bodies, Five Clues.
The story takes place in occupied Korea at the start of the 20th century, where a young student in medicine discovers the murdered body of the son of a government official. Being scared of being accused, he decides to hire Hong Jin-ho (a detective) to help him find the murderer before the police accuse him of the murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Private Eye isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 February 2009.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 16 February 2009
- Original title
- 그림자 살인
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Park Dae-min, Lee Young-jong
- Box office
- $10M
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Private Eye: quick answers
Is Private Eye worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 51 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Private Eye?
Private Eye runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Private Eye have a post-credits scene?
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Private Eye parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Private Eye on?
Private Eye isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 16 February 2009. (Checked 1 November 2026.)
What movies are like Private Eye?
If you liked Private Eye, try The Seven-Ups, Confession, Montage.
Who directed Private Eye?
Private Eye (2009) was directed by Park Dae-min and stars Hwang Jung-min, Ryu Deok-hwan, Uhm Ji-won.