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Nancy Drew… Detective

6.519381h 6mMovieComedyMystery

After a wealthy dowager who has made a substantial donation to her alma mater suddenly disappears, Nancy Drew sets out to solve the mystery.

DirectorWilliam Clemens
WritersKenneth Gamet·Mildred Wirt Benson
ProducerBryan Foy

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Cast · Directed by William Clemens

BGBonita Granville
Bonita Granville
Nancy Drew
JLJohn Litel
John Litel
Carson Drew
JSJames Stephenson
James Stephenson
Challon
FTFrankie Thomas
Frankie Thomas
Ted Nickerson
FOFrank Orth
Frank Orth
Captain Tweedy
HE
Helena Phillips Evans
Mary Eldredge
RRRenie Riano
Renie Riano
Effie Schneider
CTCharles Trowbridge
Charles Trowbridge
Hollister
DPDick Purcell
Dick Purcell
Keiffer
EKEdward Keane
Edward Keane
Adam Thorne
MBMae Busch
Mae Busch
Miss Tyson
TBTommy Bupp
Tommy Bupp
Spud Murphy (uncredited)

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Nancy Drew… Detective — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Nancy Drew… Detective?

Nancy Drew… Detective isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is Nancy Drew… Detective on Netflix?

No, Nancy Drew… Detective is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is Nancy Drew… Detective on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Nancy Drew… Detective isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch Nancy Drew… Detective for free?

Nancy Drew… 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 Nancy Drew… Detective?

Nancy Drew… 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 January 7, 1939. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to Nancy Drew… Detective?

Yes — Nancy Drew… Detective is followed by Nancy Drew... Reporter (1939) in the Nancy Drew Collection.

Is there a prequel to Nancy Drew… Detective?

Nancy Drew… Detective is the first film in the Nancy Drew Collection.

Is Nancy Drew… Detective part of a trilogy?

No — Nancy Drew… Detective is part of the Nancy Drew Collection, which has 4 films.

How many movies are in the Nancy Drew Collection?

There are 4 films in the Nancy Drew Collection: Nancy Drew… Detective (1938), Nancy Drew... Reporter (1939), Nancy Drew... Trouble Shooter (1939) and Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase (1939).