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The Cheap Detective

The Cheap Detective (1978) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Audience Score
62

Now, before we get into the fundamentals of how you can watch 'The Cheap Detective' right now, here are some notable highlights about the Columbia Pictures, EMI Films, Rastar Productions comedy flick. The Cheap Detective starring Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar has a PG rating, a runtime of about 1 hr 32 min. The release date of the movie is June 23rd, 1978. The movie received a user score of 62/100 on TMDb, which is informed by reviews from 85 active users.

Looking for a quick synopsis? Here's the plot: "A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wife."

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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'The Cheap Detective' on each platform when they are available. 'The Cheap Detective' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on Apple TV, Microsoft Store, Fandango At Home, YouTube, Prime Video, and Google Play Movies in the US.

'The Cheap Detective' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on June 23rd, 1978
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting November 13th, 2001 - Buy The Cheap Detective DVD