The Detective
2007, Cantonese. Directed by Oxide Pang Chun.
A private detective is drawn into a complex murder mystery when he is hired to track down a missing young woman.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Cantonese
- Rated
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
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The Detective isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 September 2007.
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Cast & crew
- Oxide Pang ChunDirector
- Aaron Kwok Fu-shingChan Tam
- Liu Kai-ChiFung Chak
- Kenny Wong Tak-banKwong Chi Hung
- Lau Siu-mingUncle Cheung
- Wayne Lai Yiu-cheungSai Wing
- Shing Fui-OnFei Lung
- Kiki SheungSo Fong
- Jo KooA Yin
- Elle ChoiMing's Wife
- Natthasinee PinyopiyavidWisum
- Chaiyapong SettagamTay tuo ming
- Naratid NamkangTam's Child
Details
- Released
- 25 September 2007
- Original title
- C+偵探
- Country
- Hong Kong
- Written by
- Oxide Pang Chun, Pang Pak-Sing
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The Detective: quick answers
What comes after The Detective?
Next in the series: The Detective 2 (2011) and Conspirators (2013).
Is The Detective worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 73 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Detective?
The Detective runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Detective have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Detective. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Detective parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Detective yet.
Which OTT platform is The Detective on?
The Detective isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 25 September 2007. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Detective?
If you liked The Detective, try The Locksmith, They Call Me Mister Tibbs!, Shimmer Lake.
Who directed The Detective?
The Detective (2007) was directed by Oxide Pang Chun and stars Aaron Kwok Fu-shing, Liu Kai-Chi, Kenny Wong Tak-ban.