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The Detective

5.919681h 54mPGMovieCrimeMysteryDrama

New York City Police detective Joe Leland investigates the grisly murder of Teddy Leikman, the gay son of a politically influential department store owner. While investigating, he discovers links to official corruption in NYC in this drama…

DirectorGordon Douglas
WritersAbby Mann·Roderick Thorp
ProducerAaron Rosenberg

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 5 other countries

The Detective isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Canada, France, Ireland, United Kingdom and 1 more. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Gordon Douglas

FSFrank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Det. Sgt. Joe Leland
LRLee Remick
Lee Remick
Karen Wagner Leland
RMRalph Meeker
Ralph Meeker
Curran
JKJack Klugman
Jack Klugman
Dave Schoenstein
HMHorace McMahon
Horace McMahon
Capt. Tom Farrell
LBLloyd Bochner
Lloyd Bochner
Dr. Wendell Roberts
WWWilliam Windom
William Windom
Colin MacIver
TMTony Musante
Tony Musante
Felix Tesla
AJAl Freeman Jr.
Al Freeman Jr.
Robbie Loughlin
RDRobert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Nestor
PH
Pat Henry
Mercidis
PMPatrick McVey
Patrick McVey
Police Officer Mike Tanner

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The Detective — streaming FAQ

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The Detective isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Canada, France and United Kingdom and other countries. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is The Detective on Netflix?

No, The Detective is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is The Detective on Amazon Prime Video?

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The Detective isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.