Psych : the Movie - wikipedia Psych : the Movie This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 31 January 2018. Psych : The Movie Genre Detective fiction Comedy - drama Based on Psych by Steve Franks Written by Steve Franks James Roday Directed by Steve Franks Starring James Roday Dulé Hill Timothy Omundson Maggie Lawson Kirsten Nelson Corbin Bernsen Theme music composer Steve Franks Country of origin United States Original language ( s ) English Production Executive producer ( s ) James Roday Dulé Hill Steve Franks Chris Henze Kelly Kulchak Producer ( s ) Chris Cheramie Running time 88 minutes Production company ( s ) Pacific Mountain Productions Thruline Entertainment Universal Cable Productions Distributor NBC Universal Television Distribution Release Original network USA Network Original release December 7, 2017 ( 2017 - 12 - 07 ) Chronology Preceded by Psych Psych : The Musical Psych : The Movie is a television comedy film based on the USA Network dramedy series, Psych. The film follows the Psych characters three years later in San Francisco, since the series finale in 2014. The movie aired on December 7, 2017 on USA Network. Main cast members ; James Roday, Dulé Hill, Timothy Omundson, Maggie Lawson, Kirsten Nelson, and Corbin Bernsen all reprised their roles from the series, with frequently recurring actors Kurt Fuller and Jimmi Simpson also appearing. The film was directed by series creator Steve Franks, who co-wrote the script with Roday. Once the series wrapped, Franks immediately had the idea to bring the Psych universe back in movie form later on. Franks hopes to make five more Psych movies, following Psych : The Movie. Contents 1 Production 2 Plot 3 Cast 3.1 Notes 4 Reception 4.1 Ratings 4.2 Critical reception 5 References 6 External links Production On May 8, 2017, USA Network announced Psych : The Movie. All the original main cast returned for the TV movie, directed by series creator Steve Franks and written by Franks and series star James Roday. Zachary Levi was later announced as the main villain, `` Thin White Duke, '' while Jazmyn Simon -- co-star Dulé Hill 's real - life fiancée -- plays Selene, a romantic interest for Gus. On July 5, 2017, WWE wrestler Charlotte Flair announced that she would be in Psych : The Movie as Heather Rockrear. On June 28, 2017, former guest star Ralph Macchio joined the cast, reprising his role as Nick Conforth, the police academy officer who trained Shawn and Gus in season 5. Principal photography took place from May 25 to June 18 in Vancouver, British Columbia. It was later announced that Omundson would have a reduced role due to a stroke, but would still appear. In addition, Kurt Fuller and Jimmi Simpson were confirmed to be reprising their respective roles of Woody Strode and Mary Lightly. At a Comic Con gathering, Steve Franks also announced he hoped to make five additional TV movies, and was looking to the Fast and Furious franchise for inspiration. On October 7, 2017 at New York Comic Con, the cast announced the movie would be released on December 7, 2017 on USA Network. Plot Shawn, Gus and Juliet have relocated to San Francisco. After Juliet 's partner Sam is shot, the Psych team attempts to find out who did it and why. Additionally, while a mysterious organization is blackmailing Juliet ( by insinuating she has done something illegal ), Shawn refuses to get married until he can locate his grandmother 's stolen engagement ring, Chief Vick 's daughter Iris has fallen in with a bad crowd, and Gus is being pursued by an attractive woman who uses all the best moves in his own playbook. Cast Starring James Roday as Shawn Spencer Dulé Hill as Burton `` Gus '' Guster Timothy Omundson as Carlton `` Lassie '' Lassiter Maggie Lawson as Juliet `` Jules '' O'Hara Kirsten Nelson as Chief Karen Vick Corbin Bernsen as Henry Spencer Also starring Zachary Levi as Thin White Duke Ralph Macchio as Nick Conforth Jimmi Simpson as Mary Lightly Julianna Guill as Dr. Butterfly McMillan Jazmyn Simon as Selene Robert LaSardo as El Proveedor Kurt Fuller as Woody Strode Charlotte Flair as Heather Rockrear Sam Huntington as Sam Sloane John Cena as Ewan O'Hara Mena Suvari as Allison Cowley Sage Brocklebank as Buzz McNab Notes Jump up ^ Timothy Omundson 's Carlton Lassiter appears in only one scene that was filmed outside the main shoot in Vancouver months later. Omundson was planned to have a bigger role but due to Omundson having a stroke just before shooting was to begin, the movie had to be partially rewritten, resulting in Omundson only appearing in one scene. Reception Ratings The original American broadcast premiere of Psych : The Movie on USA Network received 1.26 million viewers and was the most watched scripted program of the day. It also achieved a demo of 0.5 in the 18 - 49 category, matching the demo from multiple season 8 episodes, while beating the demo scores of many USA Network original shows ' episodes in 2017. Critical reception Entertainment Weekly graded it with a `` B+. '' Danette Chavez of AV Club gave it a `` B '' saying `` Psych : The Movie is lively and lightweight, buoyed by Roday and Hill 's bond, which has n't diminished at all in the last three years. Its structure is classic Psych. '' The review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported a 100 % approval rating based on 14 reviews. References Jump up ^ `` ' Psych : The Movie ' Is Coming to USA Network December 7th ''. Retrieved 2017 - 10 - 07. Jump up ^ Agard, Chancellor ( July 17, 2017 ). `` Psych creator looks to Fast and Furious franchise for inspiration ''. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved September 5, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Not a Drill : ' Psych : The Movie ' Is Coming to USA Network This December ''. Retrieved 2017 - 05 - 08. Jump up ^ Ausiello, Michael ( 2017 - 06 - 14 ). `` Psych Movie : Chucks Zachary Levi Joins Revival Cast as the Big Bad ''. tvline.com. TVLine Media. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 18. Jump up ^ Ausiello, Michael ( 2017 - 06 - 22 ). `` Psych Revival Enlists New Love Interest for Gus -- and There 's a ( Fun ! ) Twist ''. tvline.com. TVLine Media. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 22. Jump up ^ Gennis, Sadie ( July 5, 2017 ). `` Exclusive : Psych : The Movie Adds a WWE Superstar as Zachary Levi 's Evil Sidekick ''. TV Guide. Retrieved July 6, 2017. Jump up ^ Agard, Chancellor ( 2017 - 06 - 28 ). `` Psych : The Movie : Ralph Macchio will reprise role in holiday special ''. Entertainment Weekly. Time Inc. Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 28. Jump up ^ Nelson, Kirsten ( @ nelsonKirsten ) ( 2017 - 05 - 25 ). `` Congrats to all my lovelies on Day 1 ! See you soooooooon ! ! '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 18 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ Hill, Dulé ( @ DuleHill ) ( 2017 - 06 - 18 ). ``... and that 's a wrap. # PsychTheMovie # December2017 instagram.com/p/BVf4h1Oh6nJ/ '' ( Tweet ). Retrieved 2017 - 06 - 18 -- via Twitter. Jump up ^ IMDB cast list Jump up ^ Psych Creator Wants To Make 5 More Revival Movies TV Guide. 18 July 2017. Retrieved 17 September 2017. Jump up ^ `` Psych : The Movie : We Have an Airdate ! ''. TV Line. Retrieved 7 October 2017. Jump up ^ `` Psych : The Movie : Timothy Omundson Will Appear in `` One of the Best Scenes '' ``. Retrieved 2017 - 07 - 21. Jump up ^ `` ' Psych : The Movie ' react : Will Shawn and Juliet ever tie the knot ? ''. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 8 December 2017. Jump up ^ Entertainment Weekly : Psych : The Movie Premiere Date Confirmed ; John Cena cameo confirmed Entertainment Weekly, 7 October 2017. Retrieved 8 October 2017. Jump up ^ Welch, Alex. `` Thursday cable ratings : NBA Basketball and ' Thursday Night Football ' lead the night ''. Zap2It. Retrieved 8 December 2017. Jump up ^ Connolly, Kelly ( December 7, 2017 ). `` Psych : The Movie is a madcap holiday gift ''. Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved December 8, 2017. Jump up ^ Chavez, Danette ( December 7, 2017 ). `` Psych : The Movie is irrepressible, surprisingly seasonal fun ''. AV Club. Retrieved December 15, 2017. Jump up ^ `` Psych : The Movie ( 2017 ) ''. Rotten Tomatoes. December 7, 2017. Retrieved December 8, 2017. External links `` Psych : The Movie '' on IMDb Psych Seasons 5 6 7 8 Episodes `` Pilot '' `` Spellingg Bee '' `` Speak Now or Forever Hold Your Piece '' `` Woman Seeking Dead Husband : Smokers Okay, No Pets '' `` Who Ya Gonna Call ? '' `` American Duos '' `` Mr. Yin Presents... '' `` Dual Spires '' `` Yang 3 in 2D '' `` Psych : The Musical '' Television movie Psych : The Movie Characters Shawn Spencer Burton `` Gus '' Guster Carlton Lassiter Juliet O'Hara Henry Spencer Karen Vick Other Awards and nominations Retrieved from `` https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Psych:_The_Movie&oldid=823275943 '' Categories : 2017 television films Psych episodes American films American television films English - language films Hidden categories : Wikipedia pending changes protected pages Talk Contents About Wikipedia Français Edit links This page was last edited on 31 January 2018, at 07 : 53. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution - ShareAlike License ; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia ® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. About Wikipedia

Question: who plays juliets partner in psych the movie
Answer: Sam