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Watching the Detectives

6.320071h 34mNRMovieComedyRomance

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.

DirectorPaul Soter
WriterPaul Soter
ProducersRandy Simon·Irving Schwartz

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Cast · Directed by Paul Soter

CMCillian Murphy
Cillian Murphy
Neil
LLLucy Liu
Lucy Liu
Violet
JSJason Sudeikis
Jason Sudeikis
Jonathan
MPMichael Panes
Michael Panes
Lucien
HBHeather Burns
Heather Burns
Denise
CTCallie Thorne
Callie Thorne
Marcia
MYMichael Yurchak
Michael Yurchak
Buddy
LRLonny Ross
Lonny Ross
Eager Customer
JPJosh Pais
Josh Pais
Andy
ESErik Stolhanske
Erik Stolhanske
Chad
SLSteve Lemme
Steve Lemme
Waiter
BGBrett Gelman
Brett Gelman
Glenn

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Watching the Detectives — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Watching the Detectives?

Watching the Detectives is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Fawesome in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Watching the Detectives on Netflix?

No, Watching the Detectives is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Is Watching the Detectives on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Watching the Detectives is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

Where can I watch Watching the Detectives for free?

Watching the Detectives is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Fawesome in United States.