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The Accidental Detective

6.920152h MovieComedyCrimeThriller

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.

DirectorKim Joung-hoon
WritersKim Joung-hoon·Lee Jeong-ho
ProducerYun Chang-suk

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Cast · Directed by Kim Joung-hoon

KSKwon Sang-woo
Kwon Sang-woo
Kang Dae-man
SDSung Dong-il
Sung Dong-il
Noh Tae-soo
LSLee Seung-joon
Lee Seung-joon
Kim Yong-gyu
PHPark Hae-joon
Park Hae-joon
Joon-soo
SYSeo Young-hee
Seo Young-hee
Mi-ok
YKYoon Kyung-ho
Yoon Kyung-ho
Detective Ma
JBJo Bok-rae
Jo Bok-rae
Lee You-no
LHLee Hae-young
Lee Hae-young
Team Leader Seo
JDJi Dae-han
Ji Dae-han
Jang-ho
CSChoi Seong-won
Choi Seong-won
Detective Jo Young-chu
PSPark Seong-il
Park Seong-il
Detective Song
LELee Eon-jeong
Lee Eon-jeong
Han Seo-young

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The Accidental Detective — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Accidental Detective?

The Accidental Detective isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Accidental Detective on Netflix?

No, The Accidental Detective is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is The Accidental Detective on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Accidental Detective isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now.

Where can I watch The Accidental Detective for free?

The Accidental Detective isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Google Play Movies and YouTube.

Is there a sequel to The Accidental Detective?

Yes — The Accidental Detective is followed by The Accidental Detective 2: In Action (2018) in the Accidental Detective Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Accidental Detective?

The Accidental Detective is the first film in the Accidental Detective Collection.

Is The Accidental Detective part of a trilogy?

No — The Accidental Detective is part of the Accidental Detective Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Accidental Detective Collection?

There are 2 films in the Accidental Detective Collection: The Accidental Detective (2015) and The Accidental Detective 2: In Action (2018).