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The Cheap Detective

6.319781h 32mPGMovieComedyCrimeMystery

A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wife.

DirectorRobert Moore
WriterNeil Simon
ProducerRay Stark

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Moore

PFPeter Falk
Peter Falk
Lou Peckinpaugh
AAnn-Margret
Ann-Margret
Jezebel Dezire
EBEileen Brennan
Eileen Brennan
Betty DeBoop
SCSid Caesar
Sid Caesar
Ezra Dezire
SCStockard Channing
Stockard Channing
Bess
JCJames Coco
James Coco
Marcel
DDDom DeLuise
Dom DeLuise
Pepe Damascus
LFLouise Fletcher
Louise Fletcher
Marlene DuChard
JHJohn Houseman
John Houseman
Jasper Blubber
MKMadeline Kahn
Madeline Kahn
Mrs. Montenegro
FLFernando Lamas
Fernando Lamas
Paul DuChard
MMMarsha Mason
Marsha Mason
Georgia Merkle

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The Cheap Detective — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Cheap Detective?

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

Is The Cheap Detective on Netflix?

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

Is The Cheap Detective on Amazon Prime Video?

The Cheap Detective isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Cheap Detective for free?

The Cheap Detective isn't available free in United Kingdom; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.