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Detective vs. Sleuths

2022·Movie
1h 42min
IMDb6.1Rotten Tomatoes100%–

Where to watch

The RokuRakuten VikiYOW.tv

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Detective vs. Sleuths fingerprint

Relentless energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and breakneck

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace9
  • Violence9

Heart

Melancholic and cathartic

  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and the mind

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography, editing, and sound design

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8
  • Sound Centrality8

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

There is no chosen sleuth among us.

When Hong Kong is rocked by multiple gruesome murders, the police forms a task force to investigate.
Hong Kong ThrillerCrime InvestigationPsychologicalCat-and-MouseIntenseViolentMysteryFast-PacedAtmospheric

Crew

Directed by:
Jack Wong, Wai Ka-Fai, Terry Ng
Written by:
Mak Tin-Shu, Wai Ka-Fai, Ryker Chan
Produced by:
Wai Ka-Fai, Terron Chan Tsz Tung, Jason Siu Kim-Chau
Composed by:
Vincent Tam King-Wah, Vincent Tam King-Wah, Daisy Wong Chin Yan

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Questions about Detective vs. Sleuths

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Where can I stream Detective vs. Sleuths legally?

The RokuRakuten VikiYOW.tv

Detective vs. Sleuths is included with a subscription to Rakuten Viki in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YOW.tv. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Detective vs. Sleuths worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Detective vs. Sleuths rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How long is Detective vs. Sleuths?

1 h 42 min

Detective vs. Sleuths runs 1 h 42 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Detective vs. Sleuths?

Critics100
Audiences61

Not quite. Critics rate Detective vs. Sleuths higher (100) than audiences (61). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Detective vs. Sleuths in?

cn

It was made in cn. Produced in Hong Kong SAR China.

In how many countries can I watch Detective vs. Sleuths?

28ARBOBRBZCACLCOCRECGTHKHNIDJP+14

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Detective vs. Sleuths in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.