The Accidental Detective
2015 · Movie · 120 min · ★ 7.1
A true-crime-loving amateur joins forces with a struggling veteran investigator to clear a friend accused of murder. Their uneasy partnership mixes comedy, family stress, and clue-chasing as they dig into a case that grows more tangled the deeper they go.
Also known as Private Investigator
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Details
- Original title
- 탐정: 더 비기닝
- Years
- 2015
- Release date
- 2015-09-24
- Language
- Korean
- Runtime
- 120 min
- TMDB rating
- 7.1/10 (56 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you want a light crime-comedy with laughs, tension, and an underdog investigation vibe, especially if A Violent Prosecutor or Police University sounds appealing; Not for you if you want a totally fresh or serious mystery.
Pros: fun buddy chemistry; engaging mystery; strong comedy | Cons: familiar setup; uneven pacing; typical drama beats
Themes
- amateur detective
- blogger
- buddy comedy
Cast & crew
Kwon Sang-woo
as Kang Dae-man
Sung Dong-il
as Noh Tae-soo
Lee Seung-joon
as Kim Yong-gyu
Park Hae-joon
as Joon-soo
Seo Young-hee
as Mi-ok
Yoon Kyung-ho
as Detective Ma
Jo Bok-rae
as Lee You-no
Lee Hae-yeong
as Team Leader Seo
Ji Dae-han
as Jang-ho
Choi Seong-won
as Detective Jo Young-chu
Directed by Kim Joung-hoon