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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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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by 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

Which OTT platform streams The Detective?

The Detective isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Detective on Netflix?

No, The Detective is not on Netflix in Canada as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Detective on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch The Detective for free?

The Detective isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.