Detective vs. Sleuths (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 2022, Detective vs. Sleuths is an action, thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Wai Ka-fai, running about 102 minutes. “There is no chosen sleuth among us.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Hong Kong is rocked by multiple gruesome murders, the police forms a task force to investigate. Jun, once a brilliant detective who suffered a mental breakdown, begins his own investigation. Eventually, the police learn that the murder victims are all suspects of cold cases being rubbed out by a figure known as "The Sleuth". Now, Jun and a detective from the task force are on a race against time to beat the brutal killer at its own game.
Who’s in it. Detective vs. Sleuths stars Lau Ching-wan as Li Jun, Charlene Choi as Yee Chan, Raymond Lam as Fong Lai Shun and Tan Kai as Auyeung Kim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Detective vs. Sleuths has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Rakuten Viki and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detective vs. Sleuths page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detective vs. Sleuths tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detective vs. Sleuths (2022)?
- In US, Detective vs. Sleuths is available to stream on Rakuten Viki, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Detective vs. Sleuths worth watching?
- Detective vs. Sleuths holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Detective vs. Sleuths?
- Detective vs. Sleuths stars Lau Ching-wan, Charlene Choi, Raymond Lam, Tan Kai and Carman Lee Yeuk-Tung.
- When was Detective vs. Sleuths released?
- Detective vs. Sleuths was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.