Psych: The Movie
Psych: The Movie

Psych: The Movie

2017Movie88 minEnglish

The ambitious friends come together during the holidays after a mystery assailant targets one of their own. A comedic thrill-ride follows, as the wild and unpredictable Psych team pursues the bad guys, justice … and, of course, food!

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes75%
Google Users87%
Director: Mel DamskiGenres: Comedy, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

Two years after leaving his psychic detective agency, Shawn Spencer and his best friend Burton Guster are drawn back into the fold when a mystery involving a crime-fighting, but also increasingly unstable, former colleague threatens the world. With villains from their past returning and new threats emerging, Shawn and Gus must race against time to solve the case and save the day, even if it means confronting their own unresolved issues.

Critical Reception

The movie received generally positive reviews, praised for its humor, callbacks to the original series, and the chemistry of its returning cast. While some critics noted it felt like an extended episode, fans largely embraced its return to the beloved universe.

What Reviewers Say

  • Satisfying for long-time fans with abundant callbacks and inside jokes.
  • Captures the original show's comedic timing and character dynamics.
  • A fun, if somewhat predictable, continuation of the Psych saga.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly enjoyed the movie, appreciating its faithful adaptation of the show's signature humor and the heartwarming reunion of the beloved characters. Many praised its ability to evoke nostalgia while still delivering fresh comedic moments.

Fun Fact

The pineapple, a recurring gag in the original series, makes multiple appearances throughout the movie, including a subtle nod in the form of a pineapple-shaped stress ball.

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3 reviews
GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

OK, maybe this one would be better titled a "bias" review. You see, the TV show had this thing where it made me laugh out loud at least once an episode. At LEAST. And honestly, there aren't that many shows that have really made me laugh ...
Mon-Star

Mon-Star

The reviews for Psych: The Movie are mostly positive. I agree that it was a good reunion film, better than expected. It contains a lot of the things that made the TV series successful, but did not overdo them. It had a good musical score...
insanenerd101

insanenerd101

_Psych the Movie_ is the perfect example of how to come out of hiatus after years off the air. It feels so good to see James Roday and Dule Hill back in style. It just feels so right. Unfortunately, Timothy Omundson suffered a stroke before...