Where to watch Detective Story(1951)
In the United States, you can watch Detective Story for free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream Detective Story
Availability in United States
Free
Kanopy
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
Google Play
YouTube
Fandango At Home
Buy
- Amazon Video
- Apple TV
- Google Play
- YouTube
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Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Detective Story plot summary
The love story of a man whose wife was more woman than angel!
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 pass through the precinct over the course of the day include a young petty embezzler, a pair of burglars, and a naive shoplifter.
Details
- Release date
- October 19, 1951
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Directed by
- William Wyler
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 7.0 / 10 · 170 votes
Detective Story trailer
Cast
Kirk DouglasDet. James McLeod
Eleanor ParkerMary McLeod
William BendixDet. Lou Brody
Cathy O'DonnellSusan Carmichael
George MacreadyKarl Schneider
Horace McMahonLt. Monaghan
Gladys GeorgeMiss Hatch
Joseph WisemanCharley Gennini
Lee GrantShoplifter
Gerald MohrTami Giacoppetti
FAQ
Where can I watch Detective Story?
In the United States, you can watch Detective Story for free on Kanopy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy Detective Story?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is Detective Story?
Detective Story runs 1h 43m (103 minutes).
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