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Detective Waiting

8.0197150mMovieCrimeTV Movie

A cat and mouse game develops between a big man of crime and a young detective constable. But the big man doesn't realize, that this mouse roars.

DirectorPeter Duguid
WriterIan Kennedy Martin

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Cast · Directed by Peter Duguid

RBRichard Beckinsale
Richard Beckinsale
Lewis
BLBarry Linehan
Barry Linehan
Cummins
BPBryan Pringle
Bryan Pringle
Arthur
AWArthur White
Arthur White
Laidlaw
RW
Robin Wentworth
Bassock
HH
Harry Hutchinson
Roadsweeper
ML
Michael Logan
Harding
JHJohn Hollis
John Hollis
Blond
MBMichael Brennan
Michael Brennan
Bonning
JM
James Mellor
Beck
JA
John Ash
The Boy
CB
Cynthia Bizeray
The Girl

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Detective Waiting — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Detective Waiting?

Detective Waiting isn't streaming anywhere in United States yet.

Is Detective Waiting on Netflix?

No, Detective Waiting is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Detective Waiting on Amazon Prime Video?

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Where can I watch Detective Waiting for free?

Detective Waiting isn't streaming in United States yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Detective Waiting?

Detective Waiting hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 2, 1971. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.