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How to Be a Detective

6.919369mNRMovieComedyCrime

This Robert Benchley 'How To' comedy short attempts to teach us how to profile criminals by physical characteristics.

DirectorFelix E. Feist
WritersRobert Benchley·Frederic I. Rinaldo

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Cast · Directed by Felix E. Feist

RBRobert Benchley
Robert Benchley
Mr. Benchley
AHArthur Hoyt
Arthur Hoyt
Worried Citizen (uncredited)
DRDewey Robinson
Dewey Robinson
McNulty (uncredited)

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How to Be a Detective — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams How to Be a Detective?

How to Be a Detective isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is How to Be a Detective on Netflix?

No, How to Be a Detective is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is How to Be a Detective on Amazon Prime Video?

No, How to Be a Detective isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch How to Be a Detective for free?

How to Be a Detective isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for How to Be a Detective?

How to Be a Detective hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around December 5, 1936. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.