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Detour

7.219451h 8mNRMovieDramaThriller

The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.

DirectorEdgar G. Ulmer
WriterMartin Goldsmith
ProducerLeon Fromkess

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Cast · Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer

TNTom Neal
Tom Neal
Al Roberts
ASAnn Savage
Ann Savage
Vera
CDClaudia Drake
Claudia Drake
Sue Harvey
EMEdmund MacDonald
Edmund MacDonald
Charles Haskell Jr.
TRTim Ryan
Tim Ryan
Diner Owner Gus
EHEsther Howard
Esther Howard
Hedy
PGPat Gleason
Pat Gleason
Joe
DBDon Brodie
Don Brodie
Used Car Salesman (uncredited)
RCRoger Clark
Roger Clark
Cop (uncredited)
EHEddie Hall
Eddie Hall
Used Car Mechanic (uncredited)
HM
Harry Mayo
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
HSHarry Strang
Harry Strang
California Border Patrolman (uncredited)

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Detour — streaming FAQ

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Detour is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ and Brew in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, Detour is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and MGM+.

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Detour is available to stream free (with ads) on JustWatch TV and Kanopy in United States.