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Detective Story

7.019511h 43mMovieCrimeDrama

Tells the story of one day in the lives of the various people who populate a police detective squad. An embittered cop, Det. Jim McLeod, leads a precinct of characters in their grim daily battle with the city's lowlife. The characters who…

DirectorWilliam Wyler
WritersPhilip Yordan·Robert Wyler
ProducerWilliam Wyler

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KanopyKanopy
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Cast · Directed by William Wyler

KDKirk Douglas
Kirk Douglas
Det. James McLeod
EPEleanor Parker
Eleanor Parker
Mary McLeod
WBWilliam Bendix
William Bendix
Det. Lou Brody
COCathy O'Donnell
Cathy O'Donnell
Susan Carmichael
GMGeorge Macready
George Macready
Karl Schneider
HMHorace McMahon
Horace McMahon
Lt. Monaghan
GGGladys George
Gladys George
Miss Hatch
JWJoseph Wiseman
Joseph Wiseman
Charley Gennini
LGLee Grant
Lee Grant
Shoplifter
GMGerald Mohr
Gerald Mohr
Tami Giacoppetti
FFFrank Faylen
Frank Faylen
Det. Gallagher
CHCraig Hill
Craig Hill
Arthur Kindred

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Detective Story — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Detective Story?

Detective Story is streaming on Kanopy in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Detective Story on Netflix?

No, Detective Story is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Detective Story on Amazon Prime Video?

Detective Story 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 Detective Story for free?

Detective Story is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.