Detour poster
Where to stream

Detour

7.219451h 8mPGMovieDramaThriller

The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.

DirectorEdgar G. Ulmer
WriterMartin Goldsmith
ProducerLeon Fromkess

Where to watch

Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime VideoCriterion ChannelCriterion ChannelFlixFlingFlixFlingAmazon Prime Video with AdsAmazon Prime Video with AdsBrewBrewJustWatch TVJustWatch TVHooplaHooplaArtiflixArtiflixTubi TVTubi TVCineverseCineverse
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer

TNTom Neal
Tom Neal
Al Roberts
ASAnn Savage
Ann Savage
Vera
CDClaudia Drake
Claudia Drake
Sue Harvey
EMEdmund MacDonald
Edmund MacDonald
Charles Haskell Jr.
TRTim Ryan
Tim Ryan
Diner Owner Gus
EHEsther Howard
Esther Howard
Hedy
PGPat Gleason
Pat Gleason
Joe
DBDon Brodie
Don Brodie
Used Car Salesman (uncredited)
RCRoger Clark
Roger Clark
Cop (uncredited)
EHEddie Hall
Eddie Hall
Used Car Mechanic (uncredited)
HM
Harry Mayo
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
HSHarry Strang
Harry Strang
California Border Patrolman (uncredited)

More from Tom Neal · Lead actor

China Girl
China Girl
1942 · 5.4
Flying Tigers
Flying Tigers
1942 · 6.3
The Pride of the Yankees
The Pride of the Yankees
1942 · 7.3
Club Havana
Club Havana
1945 · 5.9
Another Thin Man
Another Thin Man
1939 · 7.1
Blonde Alibi
Blonde Alibi
1946 · 4.8
Help Wanted
Help Wanted
1939 · 7.0
Air Force
Air Force
1943 · 6.5
Within the Law
Within the Law
1939 · 6.5
The Courageous Dr. Christian
The Courageous Dr. Christian
1940 · 6.2
See all fromTom Neal

More from Ann Savage · Co-star actress

Saved by the Bell
Saved by the Bell
1989 · 7.8
City Detective
City Detective
1953 · 7.5
Mr. & Mrs. North
Mr. & Mrs. North
1952 · 5.0
Death Valley Days
Death Valley Days
1952 · 6.6
Fire with Fire
Fire with Fire
1986 · 6.2
Lady Chaser
Lady Chaser
1946 · 7.0
Renegade Girl
Renegade Girl
1946 · 4.2
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars
1951 · 7.2
The More the Merrier
The More the Merrier
1943 · 7.0
Murder in Times Square
Murder in Times Square
1943 · 4.7
See all fromAnn Savage

More from Edgar G. Ulmer · Director

American Matchmaker
American Matchmaker
1940 · 4.0
The Last Laugh
The Last Laugh
1924 · 7.8
Hannibal
Hannibal
1959 · 5.6
The Black Cat
The Black Cat
1934 · 6.7
The Strange Woman
The Strange Woman
1946 · 6.2
Club Havana
Club Havana
1945 · 5.9
People on Sunday
People on Sunday
1930 · 7.2
The Naked Dawn
The Naked Dawn
1955 · 6.2
The Finances of the Grand Duke
The Finances of the Grand Duke
1924 · 6.6
Natalka Poltavka
Natalka Poltavka
1937 · 8.0
See all fromEdgar G. Ulmer

More like this

The Hitch-Hiker
The Hitch-Hiker
1953 · 6.8
Coda
Coda
2020 · 6.0
Killer's Kiss
Killer's Kiss
1955 · 6.3
Impact
Impact
1949 · 6.1
The Caveman's Valentine
The Caveman's Valentine
2001 · 5.9
Nightfall
Nightfall
1956 · 6.9
2073
2073
2024 · 6.7
Remember
Remember
2015 · 7.4
The Naked City
The Naked City
1948 · 7.2
6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain
6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain
2017 · 5.8
Overdrive
Overdrive
2017 · 6.1
The Seven-Ups
The Seven-Ups
1973 · 6.4

Detour — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Detour?

Detour is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel and FlixFling in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and MovieMe. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Detour on Netflix?

No, Detour is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Criterion Channel.

Is Detour on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Detour is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in Canada as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Detour for free?

Detour is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV and Hoopla in Canada.