Detective vs. Sleuths
2022, Cantonese. Directed by Wai Ka-fai.
There is no chosen sleuth among us.
A disgraced ex-police chief battles hallucinations and vigilante killers, risking his sanity to uncover a shocking truth about justice gone wrong.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 100 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Detective vs. Sleuths is streaming on Rakuten Viki and Cineverse in India.
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Cast & crew
- Wai Ka-faiDirector
- Lau Ching-wanLee Chun
- Raymond LamFong Lai Shun
- Charlene Choi Chuek-yinYee Chan
- Tan KaiAuyeung Kim
- Carman Lee Yeuk-tungWong Yan
- Carlos Chan Ka-lokTsai Ka Chu
- Kathy Tong YeeYeung Lai
- Jeana Ho Pui-YuLynn Cheung
- German Cheung Man-kitCheung Yan Kit
- Edward Ma Chi-waiMa Tsz Wai
- Tony Wu Tsz-tungTsang Cheuk Tong
- Hedi He GuoxuanLo Kwo Hin
Details
- Released
- 2 July 2022
- Original title
- 神探大戰
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Mak Tin-shu, Ryker Chan, Wai Ka-fai
- Box office
- $106M
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Detective vs. Sleuths: quick answers
What should I watch before Detective vs. Sleuths?
Watch Mad Detective (2007) first.
What comes after Detective vs. Sleuths?
Next in the series: Detective vs. Sleuths 2.
Is Detective vs. Sleuths worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 100 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Detective vs. Sleuths?
Detective vs. Sleuths runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
Does Detective vs. Sleuths have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Detective vs. Sleuths. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Detective vs. Sleuths parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Detective vs. Sleuths yet.
Which OTT platform is Detective vs. Sleuths on?
Detective vs. Sleuths is streaming on Rakuten Viki and Cineverse in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Detective vs. Sleuths?
If you liked Detective vs. Sleuths, try Absolution, Bodies at Rest, The International.
Who directed Detective vs. Sleuths?
Detective vs. Sleuths (2022) was directed by Wai Ka-fai and stars Lau Ching-wan, Raymond Lam, Charlene Choi Chuek-yin.