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Harper

6.719662h 1mNRMovieMysteryCrimeThriller

Harper is a cynical private eye in the best tradition of Bogart. He even has Bogie's Baby hiring him to find her missing husband, getting involved along the way with an assortment of unsavory characters and an illegal-alien smuggling ring.

DirectorJack Smight
WriterWilliam Goldman
ProducersJerry Gershwin·Elliott Kastner

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Cast · Directed by Jack Smight

PNPaul Newman
Paul Newman
Lew Harper
LBLauren Bacall
Lauren Bacall
Elaine Sampson
JHJulie Harris
Julie Harris
Betty Fraley
AHArthur Hill
Arthur Hill
Albert Graves
JLJanet Leigh
Janet Leigh
Susan Harper
PTPamela Tiffin
Pamela Tiffin
Miranda Sampson
RWRobert Wagner
Robert Wagner
Allan Taggert
RWRobert Webber
Robert Webber
Dwight Troy
SWShelley Winters
Shelley Winters
Fay Estabrook
HGHarold Gould
Harold Gould
Sheriff Spanner
RJRoy Jenson
Roy Jenson
Puddler
SMStrother Martin
Strother Martin
Claude

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Harper — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Harper?

Harper isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is Harper on Netflix?

No, Harper is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is Harper on Amazon Prime Video?

Harper isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Harper for free?

Harper isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to Harper?

Yes — Harper is followed by The Drowning Pool (1975) in the Lew Harper Collection.

Is there a prequel to Harper?

Harper is the first film in the Lew Harper Collection.

Is Harper part of a trilogy?

No — Harper is part of the Lew Harper Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Lew Harper Collection?

There are 2 films in the Lew Harper Collection: Harper (1966) and The Drowning Pool (1975).