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A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen was released on May 7, 1942 but we couldn't find it on any streaming service yet. Rights can change — try again later.
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A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen — streaming FAQ
Which OTT platform streams A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen?
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen isn't streaming anywhere in India yet.
Is A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen on Netflix?
No, A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen is not on Netflix in India as of September 2026.
Is A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen on Amazon Prime Video?
No, A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen isn't on Amazon Prime Video in India right now.
Where can I watch A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen for free?
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen isn't streaming in India yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.
What is the OTT release date for A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen?
A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen hasn't started streaming in India yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 25, 1942. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.
Is there a sequel to A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen?
Yes — A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen is followed by Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen (1942) in the Ellery Queen Collection.
Is there a prequel to A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen?
Yes — A Close Call for Ellery Queen (1942) comes before A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen in the Ellery Queen Collection.
Is A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen part of a trilogy?
No — A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen is part of the Ellery Queen Collection, which has 9 films.
How many movies are in the Ellery Queen Collection?
There are 9 films in the Ellery Queen Collection: The Spanish Cape Mystery (1935), The Mandarin Mystery (1936), Ellery Queen, Master Detective (1940), Ellery Queen's Penthouse Mystery (1941), Ellery Queen and the Perfect Crime (1941), Ellery Queen and the Murder Ring (1941), A Close Call for Ellery Queen (1942), A Desperate Chance for Ellery Queen (1942) and Enemy Agents Meet Ellery Queen (1942).
