Watching the Detectives (2007)

Sometimes love is stranger than fiction.

Watching the Detectives (2007) poster

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.

Director: Paul Soter
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 94 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Nathan Barr
Cinematography: Christophe Lanzenberg
Editing: Jeff Canavan
Production: Peace Arch Entertainment Group, Hart-Lunsford Pictures, Plum Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Dark Comedy and Irony

Keywords

mischievous, absurd

Trailer

Watching the Detectives Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Watching the Detectives about?
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.
Who directed Watching the Detectives?
Watching the Detectives was directed by Paul Soter.
Who stars in Watching the Detectives?
Watching the Detectives stars Cillian Murphy, Lucy Liu, Jason Sudeikis, Michael Panes, Callie Thorne, Michael Yurchak.
How long is Watching the Detectives?
Watching the Detectives has a runtime of 1h 34m (94 minutes).
What genre is Watching the Detectives?
Watching the Detectives is a Comedy, Romance film.
What is the budget of Watching the Detectives?
Watching the Detectives had a budget of $2M.
Where was Watching the Detectives produced?
Watching the Detectives was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Watching the Detectives?
The themes of Watching the Detectives include: Dark Comedy and Irony.