Vares: Private Eye
2004, Finnish. Directed by Aleksi Mäkelä.
That summer a woman was running with the devil and it rained more than ever…
On the trail of a woman, Vares finds himself caught up with underworld characters who are on the trail of hidden millions.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Finnish
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Aleksi MäkeläDirector
- Juha VeijonenJussi Vares
- Laura MalmivaaraEeva Sunila
- Jari HalonenKarl E. Miesmann
- Markku PeltolaLuusalmi
- Jorma TommilaAntero Kraft
- Minna TurunenIfigenia Multanen
- Samuli EdelmannMikko Koitere
- Pekka ValkeejärviJari 'Hillosilmä' Munck
- Kari HietalahtiTetsuo Sinkkonen
- Jasper PääkkönenJarmo
- Santeri KinnunenTouko Reiman
- Heli SutelaLiisa, Eevan ystävä
Details
- Released
- 23 July 2004
- Original title
- Vares – Yksityisetsivä
- Country
- Finland
- Written by
- Pekka Lehtosaari
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What Vares: Private Eye is based on
Vares: Private Eye is based on The Yellow Widow, a 1999 novel by Reijo Mäki, published by Otava.
Novel · 1999
The Yellow Widow
By Reijo Mäki
Published by Otava
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Vares: Private Eye: quick answers
What comes after Vares: Private Eye?
Next in the series: V2: Dead Angel (2007), Vares: The Kiss of Evil (2011), and Vares: The Girls of April (2011).
Is Vares: Private Eye worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Vares: Private Eye?
Vares: Private Eye runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Vares: Private Eye have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Vares: Private Eye. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Vares: Private Eye parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Vares: Private Eye yet.
Which OTT platform is Vares: Private Eye on?
Vares: Private Eye isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 23 July 2004. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Vares: Private Eye?
If you liked Vares: Private Eye, try Fast Charlie, Welcome to the Punch, Accident Man.
Who directed Vares: Private Eye?
Vares: Private Eye (2004) was directed by Aleksi Mäkelä and stars Juha Veijonen, Laura Malmivaara, Jari Halonen.
What is Vares: Private Eye based on?
Vares: Private Eye is based on The Yellow Widow, a 1999 novel by Reijo Mäki, published by Otava.