Where to watch The Detective(1968)
In the United States, The Detective is available to stream on YouTube TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Detective
Availability in United States
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YouTube TV
Rent
Amazon Video
Apple TV
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YouTube
Fandango At Home
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- YouTube
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Data updated on October 9, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The Detective plot summary
An adult look at a police detective.
New York City Police detective Joe Leland investigates the grisly murder of Teddy Leikman, the gay son of a politically influential department store owner. While investigating, he discovers links to official corruption in NYC in this drama that delves into a world of sex and drugs, homophobia, homosexuality and bisexuality.
Details
- Release date
- May 28, 1968
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Drama
- Directed by
- Gordon Douglas
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 5.9 / 10 · 79 votes
The Detective trailer
Cast
Frank SinatraDet. Sgt. Joe Leland
Lee RemickKaren Wagner Leland
Ralph MeekerCurran
Jack KlugmanDave Schoenstein
Horace McMahonCapt. Tom Farrell
Lloyd BochnerDr. Wendell Roberts
William WindomColin MacIver
Tony MusanteFelix Tesla
Al Freeman Jr.Robbie Loughlin
Robert DuvallNestor
FAQ
Where can I watch The Detective?
In the United States, The Detective is available to stream on YouTube TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Detective?
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 The Detective?
The Detective runs 1h 54m (114 minutes).
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