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The Cheap Detective

6.419781h 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 States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Robert Moore

Peter Falk
Peter Falk
Lou Peckinpaugh
Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret
Jezebel Dezire
Eileen Brennan
Eileen Brennan
Betty DeBoop
Sid Caesar
Sid Caesar
Ezra Dezire
Stockard Channing
Stockard Channing
Bess
James Coco
James Coco
Marcel
Dom DeLuise
Dom DeLuise
Pepe Damascus
Louise Fletcher
Louise Fletcher
Marlene DuChard
John Houseman
John Houseman
Jasper Blubber
Madeline Kahn
Madeline Kahn
Mrs. Montenegro
Fernando Lamas
Fernando Lamas
Paul DuChard
Marsha 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 States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store 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 States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Cheap Detective on Amazon Prime Video?

The Cheap Detective 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 The Cheap Detective for free?

The Cheap Detective is available to stream free (with ads) on Tubi TV in United States.