Detective
1985, French. Directed by Jean-Luc Godard.
A woman, two men, a love story, a murder, a boxing-match, the mafia...
Emile Chenal and his wife, Françoise, leaned on boxing manager Jim Fox Warner to cough up the considerable sum of money that he owes them, with both the police and the mob circling the situation. In the same hotel, Inspector Neveu looks into a murder that took place years before, and his storyline overlaps with the arc of the Chenals.
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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Detective is streaming on MUBI in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jean-Luc GodardDirector
- Laurent TerzieffWilliam Prospero
- Aurelle DoazanArielle
- Jean-Pierre LéaudInspector Neveu
- Claude BrasseurEmile Chenal
- Johnny HallydayJim Fox Warner
- Nathalie BayeFrançoise Chenal
- Alain CunyOld Mafioso
- Emmanuelle SeignerPrincess of the Bahamas
- Julie DelpyWise Young Girl
- Ann-Gisel GlassAnne
- Xavier Saint-MacaryAccountant
- Pierre BertinYoung Son
Details
- Released
- 23 August 1985
- Original title
- Détective
- Country
- France, Switzerland
- Written by
- Alain Sarde, Philippe Setbon, Jean-Luc Godard
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Detective: quick answers
Is Detective worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.2/10 from 70 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Detective?
Detective runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Does Detective have a post-credits scene?
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Detective parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Detective yet.
Which OTT platform is Detective on?
Detective is streaming on MUBI in India. (Checked 3 November 2026.)
What movies are like Detective?
If you liked Detective, try Thick as Thieves, Breaking News in Yuba County, Panic.
Who directed Detective?
Detective (1985) was directed by Jean-Luc Godard and stars Laurent Terzieff, Aurelle Doazan, Jean-Pierre Léaud.