Watching the Detectives(2007)
“Sometimes love is stranger than fiction.”
Overview
Neil, a self-proclaimed film geek and owner of Gumshoe video, has always been content to live vicariously through his favorite films noir. But when he meets Violet, a real-life femme fatale, his mundane world gets turned upside down and the line between reality and the movies quickly begins to blur.
Director
Paul Soter
Studio
Peace Arch Entertainment Group
Budget
$2M
Cast
Cillian Murphy
as Neil
Lucy Liu
as Violet
Jason Sudeikis
as Jonathan
Michael Panes
as Lucien
Callie Thorne
as Marcia
Michael Yurchak
as Buddy
Heather Burns
as Denise
Mark Harelik
as Detective Barloe
Ali Reza
as Detective Lowenstein
Josh Pais
as Andy
Brett Gelman
as Glenn
Lonny Ross
as Eager Customer
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2007
Runtime
1h 34m
Language
English
Rating
6.3 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
Peace Arch Entertainment Group • Hart-Lunsford Pictures • Plum Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Watching the Detectives?▼
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What is Watching the Detectives about?▼
Neil, a self-proclaimed film geek and owner of Gumshoe video, has always been content to live vicariously through his favorite films noir. But when he meets Violet, a real-life femme fatale, his mundane world gets turned upside down and the line between reality and the movies quickly begins to blur.
Who directed Watching the Detectives?▼
Watching the Detectives was directed by Paul Soter and released in 2007. It is a comedy, romance film.
How long is Watching the Detectives?▼
Watching the Detectives has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
Who stars in Watching the Detectives?▼
The cast of Watching the Detectives includes Cillian Murphy as Neil, Lucy Liu as Violet, Jason Sudeikis as Jonathan, Michael Panes as Lucien, Callie Thorne as Marcia and more.
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