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The Trap

6.819461h 2mNRMovieCrimeMysteryThriller

When a troupe of showgirls with their impresario and press agent vacation at a Malibu Beach resort, two of them are garroted. Charlie takes on the case assisted by Number Two Son Jimmy and faithful chauffeur Birmingham Brown.

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Howard Bretherton

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The Trap — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Trap?

The Trap is streaming on Artiflix in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Trap on Netflix?

No, The Trap is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. It's currently on Artiflix.

Is The Trap on Amazon Prime Video?

The Trap isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Trap for free?

The Trap is available on Artiflix in Australia, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to The Trap?

The Trap is currently the latest film in the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Trap?

Yes — Dangerous Money (1946) comes before The Trap in the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection.

Is The Trap part of a trilogy?

No — The Trap is part of the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection, which has 22 films.

How many movies are in the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection?

There are 22 films in the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection: Charlie Chan in Honolulu (1938), Charlie Chan in Reno (1939), Charlie Chan at Treasure Island (1939), City in Darkness (1939), Charlie Chan in Panama (1940), Charlie Chan's Murder Cruise (1940), Charlie Chan at the Wax Museum (1940), Murder Over New York (1940), Dead Men Tell (1941), Charlie Chan in Rio (1941), Castle in the Desert (1942), Charlie Chan in the Secret Service (1944), Charlie Chan in The Chinese Cat (1944), Black Magic (1944), The Jade Mask (1945), The Scarlet Clue (1945), The Red Dragon (1945), The Shanghai Cobra (1945), Dark Alibi (1946), Shadows Over Chinatown (1946), Dangerous Money (1946) and The Trap (1946).