Movies like Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island (2015)
The best movies like Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island (2015) are Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow (2011), Confidential Assignment 2: International (2022) and The Roundup: No Way Out (2023). If Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island hooked you with its action and mystery, these 30 similar films are what to watch next, and every pick says why it matches.
Quick picks
- Highest ratedSherlock Jr. (1924)8.0/10 from 1,240 votes
- NewestThe Roundup: Punishment (2024)Released 2024
- In KoreanDetective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow (2011)Also in Korean
- Same seriesDetective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow (2011)Detective K
Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow (2011)
In 1782, King Jeong-jo of Joseon asks detective K to investigate a series of murders related to a case of corruption within the government.
Why it matches: Same series: Detective K · both mystery & action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisConfidential Assignment 2: International (2022)
Follows Rim Chul-ryung heading back to South Korea in pursuit of a brutal and secret criminal organization. He teams up again with Kang Jin-tae, who volunteers to work with the North Korean in order to get back on the investigation team after a mistake landed him in the cyber crime department.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Roundup: No Way Out (2023)
Detective Ma Seok-do changes his affiliation from the Geumcheon Police Station to the Metropolitan Investigation Team, in order to eradicate Japanese gangsters who enter Korea to commit heinous crimes.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisExtreme Job (2019)
A drug squad attempts to take down a criminal organization and they must go undercover to do so, so they begin working at a chicken restaurant, that becomes famous for its delicious chicken. Due to the unexpected popularity, the detectives find themselves in a situation they never expected.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisConfidential Assignment (2017)
When a crime organization from North Korea crosses borders and enters South Korean soil, a South Korean detective must cooperate with a North Korean detective to investigate their whereabouts.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Roundup: Punishment (2024)
'Monster Cop' Ma Seok-do investigates an illegal online gambling business led by a former STS Baek and an IT genius CEO Chang. Ma proposes an unexpected alliance to Jang and begins hunting down the criminals.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMiss & Mrs. Cops (2019)
Once a legendary detective and a new mom, Mi-young, now works a desk job. But when overenthusiastic newbie Ji-hye is assigned to Mi-young's civil complaints team, the two female cops get caught up in a serious criminal case that triggers an action-filled comedic investigation.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Pirates (2014)
At the cusp of the founding of Joseon Dynasty, an envoy from China is delivering Emperor’s Ming’s Royal Seal. But nature in the form of a giant whale intervenes and swallows the royal seal. When a generous reward is offered to whomever can retrieve the royal seal from the belly of the whale, the race is on. A group of mountain bandits led by Jang Sa Jung and a group of pirates led by Yeo Wol go after the lost treasure, but who will get to to it first?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisMr. Zoo: The Missing VIP (2020)
A terrified animal-phobic NIS agent must overcome his fears and team up with a retired military dog to rescue a kidnapped panda in this hilarious crime comedy.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & action
The Accidental Detective 2: In Action (2018)
A comic book storekeeper, Dae-man, and the legendary homicide detective, Tae-su, who met on previous case quit their jobs to open a private detective agency.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisThe Good, the Bad, the Weird (2008)
The story of three Korean outlaws in 1930s Manchuria and their dealings with the Japanese army and Chinese and Russian bandits. The Good (a bounty hunter), the Bad (a hitman), and the Weird (a thief) battle the army and the bandits in a race to use a treasure map to uncover the riches of legend.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisPhantom Detective (2016)
Hong Gil-dong is an infallible private detective with an exceptional memory and quirky personality. While chasing the only target he failed to find, he gets entangled in a much bigger conspiracy than he bargained for.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDetective Chinatown 3 (2021)
Tang Ren and Qin Feng travel to Japan to investigate the death of a mafia head. As they suspect foul play, they engage in a battle of wits against foreign detectives.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
SnoozefestMovies like thisThe Dude in Me (2019)
Dong-hyun is a high school student. One day, he falls from the rooftop and bumps into Pan-soo who is a passerby. Pan-soo is a member of a criminal organization. When the two men wake up in the hospital, they discover that they have switched bodies.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & action
Worth the HypeMovies like thisThe Accidental Detective (2015)
A cold-case enthusiast blogger and a washed-up veteran detective team up for a joint investigation to rescue their innocent friend who is framed for murder.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisDetective Chinatown (2015)
After being rejected from the police college, a mannerly man travels to Bangkok where he and an energetic distant relative must solve a murder case.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy & mystery
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisMaster (2016)
Korea’s biggest network marketing scam reveals a far greater network of corruption and conspiracy lurking underneath.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisRunning Man (2013)
A man who wrongly accused as a murderer know nothing but just running from everyone who want to catch him. Can he reveal the truth before things getting worst?
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisJustice High (2020)
Today is righteous Chae-young’s first day of her transferred school after beaten a bully to nothing. Despite the dad’s warning, she saves her classmate Jong-gu from bullies again. Fascinated by her, Jong-gu asks how to be strong like her.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Collectors (2020)
To acquire ancient artifacts for a private collector, a cunning grave robber and his band of ingenious thieves carry out a series of risky heists.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisVolcano High (2001)
Kim is expelled from his eighth school and finds himself at Volcano High where students fight to possess a treasured ancient document. Kim, who must resist from using his Chi, is caught in the middle.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisArahan (2004)
Sang-hwan became a cop in order to help the downtrodden, but he doesn't get much respect. All that changes when he meets the Seven Masters.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisStart-Up (2019)
Two boys are becoming real adults during a turbulent time as they experience a world that doesn't go their way.
Why it matches: Fans watch both · both action & comedy
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisSherlock Jr. (1924)
A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meager skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both action & comedy
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisAloha Scooby-Doo! (2005)
The Mystery Gang goes to Hawaii for the Big Kahuna of Hanahuna Surfing Contest. However, the gang and the locals find the island invaded by the vengeful Wiki Tiki spirit and his demons.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both mystery & comedy
Worth the HypeMovies like thisWhat's New, Scooby-Doo? Vol. 7: Ghosts on the Go! (2006)
In Ghosts On The Go, the gang crosses the Atlantic Ocean and takes on Europe! In Large Dragon at Large, the gang attends a Renaissance Faire, where a dragon interrupts their fun. While traveling in Greece, an ancient myth apparently comes to life because of a medallion Shaggy wears in It's All Greek to Scooby. In Pompeii and Circumstance, the gang's Italian vacation is interrupted by misdeeds in teh ancient city of Pompeii, leading to an ominous visit into the mouth of th no so dormant Vesuvius. And finally, the gang goes to Paris to see Daphne's cousin become a model, but only to discover she's been abducted by a giant gargoyle in Ready To Scare.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery
Absolute CinemaMovies like thisThe Return of the Pink Panther (1975)
The famous Pink Panther jewel has once again been stolen and Inspector Clouseau is called in to catch the thief. The Inspector is convinced that 'The Phantom' has returned and utilises all of his resources – himself and his Asian manservant – to reveal the identity of 'The Phantom'.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisWho's Harry Crumb? (1989)
Harry Crumb is a bumbling and inept private investigator who is hired to solve the kidnapping of a young heiress which he's not expected to solve because his employer is the mastermind behind the kidnapping.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery
Popcorn FlickMovies like thisScooby-Doo! Abracadabra-Doo (2010)
The gang goes on a trip to check on Velma's younger sister, Madelyn. She's been studying stage magic at the Whirlen Merlin Magic Academy, where apparently there have been sightings of a giant griffin. The gang decides to investigate.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both comedy & mystery
Worth the HypeMovies like thisScooby-Doo (2002)
When the Mystery Inc. gang is invited to Spooky Island, a popular amusement park, they soon discover that the attractions aren't the only things that are spooky. Strange things are happening, and it's up to Scooby, Shaggy, Fred, Daphne, and Velma to uncover the truth behind the mysterious happenings.
Why it matches: Recommended by TMDB viewers · both mystery & comedy
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best movies like Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island?
The closest matches to Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island are Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow (2011), Confidential Assignment 2: International (2022) and The Roundup: No Way Out (2023). Below are 27 more, each with the reason it matches.
What should I watch after Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island?
People who watched Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island most often go on to Confidential Assignment 2: International (2022), The Roundup: No Way Out (2023) and Extreme Job (2019).
What is the highest-rated movie like Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island?
Sherlock Jr. (1924), rated 8.0/10 by 1,240 TMDB users.
What is the newest movie like Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island?
The Roundup: Punishment (2024) is the most recent release on this list.
Is Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island part of a series?
Yes. It belongs to Detective K, which includes Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow (2011).
Are there Korean movies like Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island?
Yes: Detective K: Secret of Virtuous Widow (2011), Confidential Assignment 2: International (2022) and The Roundup: No Way Out (2023).
How are movies similar to Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island chosen?
First come films that Trakt’s viewers watch alongside Detective K: Secret of the Lost Island, then TMDB’s recommendations and films it rates as similar in story and genre. Each pick says which signal put it there.