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Charlie Chan in Honolulu

6.519381h 7mMovieMysteryCrimeComedy

While Charlie is distracted with the birth of his first grandchild, son Jimmy impersonates his father in order to investigate a murder aboard a freighter in the harbor.

DirectorH. Bruce Humberstone
WriterCharles S. Belden
ProducerSol M. Wurtzel

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Cast · Directed by H. Bruce Humberstone

STSidney Toler
Sidney Toler
Charlie Chan
PBPhyllis Brooks
Phyllis Brooks
Judy Hayes
VYVictor Sen Yung
Victor Sen Yung
James Chan
ECEddie Collins
Eddie Collins
Al Hogan
JKJohn 'Dusty' King
John 'Dusty' King
Randolph
CDClaire Dodd
Claire Dodd
Mrs. Carol Wayne
GZGeorge Zucco
George Zucco
Dr. Cardigan
RBRobert Barrat
Robert Barrat
Captain Johnson
MLMarc Lawrence
Marc Lawrence
Johnny McCoy
RLRichard Lane
Richard Lane
Joe Arnold
RCRuth Clifford
Ruth Clifford
Nurse
LJLayne Tom Jr.
Layne Tom Jr.
Tommy Chan

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Charlie Chan in Honolulu — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Charlie Chan in Honolulu?

Charlie Chan in Honolulu isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Charlie Chan in Honolulu on Netflix?

No, Charlie Chan in Honolulu is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Charlie Chan in Honolulu on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Charlie Chan in Honolulu isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Charlie Chan in Honolulu for free?

Charlie Chan in Honolulu isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Charlie Chan in Honolulu?

Charlie Chan in Honolulu hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 17, 1939. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Charlie Chan in Honolulu?

Yes — Charlie Chan in Honolulu is followed by Charlie Chan in Reno (1939) in the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection.

Is there a prequel to Charlie Chan in Honolulu?

Charlie Chan in Honolulu is the first film in the Charlie Chan (Sidney Toler) Collection.

Is Charlie Chan in Honolulu part of a trilogy?

No — Charlie Chan in Honolulu 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).