IMDb 6.3 2007 HD

Sleuth

Sleuth

2007
Drama Mystery Thriller
86 min R USA
6.3 / 10
6.3 IMDB

Locked in a high-tech English manor, bound in a deadly duel of wits, Andrew Wyke and Milo Tindle come together as English gentlemen to discuss the matter of…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Kenneth Branagh / Libbie Barr
Starring
Michael Caine / Jude Law / Harold Pinter / Carmel O'Sullivan / Kenneth Branagh

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

intelligent tense stylish manipulative intellectual cold sharp engaging complex sterile surprising dramatic

Reviews

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Isabelle Dubois
May 4, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

Kenneth Branagh’s take on 'Sleuth' is a glossy, modern reimagining that unfortunately sacrifices much of the original's raw, untamed energy. Michael Caine and Jude Law deliver competent performances, but their intricate verbal sparring, while sharp, often feels overly…

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Arthur Finch
May 4, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

In 'Sleuth' (2007), Kenneth Branagh orchestrates a taut, almost unbearable psychological thriller. Michael Caine and Jude Law are in formidable form, their performances a captivating dance of manipulation and desperation. The film’s sleek, modern design serves to amplify…

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Penelope Croft
May 4, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

Watching 'Sleuth' (2007) feels akin to observing a meticulously assembled clockwork mechanism. Kenneth Branagh directs with a precise hand, and the performances from Michael Caine and Jude Law are undeniably committed. However, the film’s glossy, modern aesthetic and…

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Marcus Bellweather
May 4, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

This 2007 'Sleuth' is a fascinating, if sometimes frustrating, exercise in directorial control. Branagh crafts a visually striking, albeit cold, world for Andrew Wyke and Milo Tindle's deadly game. Michael Caine brings a gravitas to his role, a…

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Eleanor Vance
May 4, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

Kenneth Branagh's 'Sleuth' is a curiously sterile affair, a chamber piece that trades the vibrant theatricality of its predecessor for a cool, almost clinical detachment. Michael Caine, returning to the story, offers a measured performance, but it's Jude…

FAQs

'Sleuth' (2007) is overwhelmingly a film of suspense and psychological intrigue, rather than overt action. Its power lies in the sharp dialogue, the intricate plotting, and the intense verbal sparring between its two protagonists. The tension is built through their escalating mind games and the unpredictable twists of their confrontation, creating a gripping viewing experience that relies on intellect and emotional undercurrents to maintain audience engagement.