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Mad Detective

7.120071h 31mMovieActionCrimeThriller

Bun, a schizophrenic, former police inspector comes out of retirement to help a rookie detective solve a complex murder case involving a missing colleague and a suspected policeman suffering from a multiple personality disorder.

DirectorsJohnnie To·Wai Ka-fai
WritersWai Ka-fai·Au Kin-yee
ProducersCharles Heung·Johnnie To

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Cast · Directed by Johnnie To

LCLau Ching-wan
Lau Ching-wan
Inspector Chan Kwai Bun
ACAndy On Chi-kit
Andy On Chi-kit
Inspector Ho Ka-on
GKGordon Lam Ka-tung
Gordon Lam Ka-tung
Ko Chi Wai
KHKelly Lin Hsi-Lei
Kelly Lin Hsi-Lei
May Cheung
KCKaren Lee Choi-Ling
Karen Lee Choi-Ling
Gigi
JKJoseph Lee Kwok-Lun
Joseph Lee Kwok-Lun
Wong Kwok Chu
CSCheung Siu-fai
Cheung Siu-fai
Violent Man - Ko's Inner Personality
LSLam Suet
Lam Suet
Fatso - Ko's Inner Personality
JKJay Lau Kam-Ling
Jay Lau Kam-Ling
Calculating Woman - Ko's Inner Personality
JK
Jeff Cheung Ka-Kit
Ko's Inner Personality
LCLu Ching-ting
Lu Ching-ting
Ko's Inner Personality
CCChiu Chi-shing
Chiu Chi-shing
Ko's Inner Personality

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Mad Detective — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Mad Detective?

Mad Detective is streaming on Philo, AMC Plus and AMC+ in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Mad Detective on Netflix?

No, Mad Detective is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Philo and AMC Plus.

Is Mad Detective on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Mad Detective isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Philo and AMC Plus instead.

Where can I watch Mad Detective for free?

Mad Detective is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is there a sequel to Mad Detective?

Yes — Mad Detective is followed by Detective vs. Sleuths (2022) in the Detective vs. Sleuths Collection.

Is there a prequel to Mad Detective?

Mad Detective is the first film in the Detective vs. Sleuths Collection.

Is Mad Detective part of a trilogy?

No — Mad Detective is part of the Detective vs. Sleuths Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Detective vs. Sleuths Collection?

There are 2 films in the Detective vs. Sleuths Collection: Mad Detective (2007) and Detective vs. Sleuths (2022).