Mad Detective (2007): cast, story & where to watch
2007 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2007, Mad Detective is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Johnnie To, running about 91 minutes. “I can see a person's inner personality.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Mad Detective stars Lau Ching-wan as Inspector Chan Kwai Bun, Andy On as Inspector Ho Ka-on, Lam Ka-tung as Ko Chi Wai and Kelly Lin as May Cheung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mad Detective has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel , AMC+ Amazon Channel and AMC+ and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mad Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mad Detective 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 Mad Detective (2007)?
- In US, Mad Detective is available to stream on Philo, AMC Plus Apple TV Channel and AMC+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mad Detective worth watching?
- Mad Detective holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mad Detective?
- Mad Detective stars Lau Ching-wan, Andy On, Lam Ka-tung, Kelly Lin and Lee Kwok-Lun.
- When was Mad Detective released?
- Mad Detective was released in 2007, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.