The Detective poster

Film · Released

The Detective

“An adult look at a police detective.”

5.919681h 54mCrimeMysteryDrama
Watch nowMore trailers
The short answerChecked against TMDB data

The Detective at a glance

The Detective is a 1968 crime and mystery film, running 1h 54m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Sky Store.

PG age rating1h 54mCrimeMystery

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1968-05-28
Runtime
1h 54m
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Director
Gordon Douglas
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
5.9 / 10 · 82 votes

Facts come from TMDB and are refreshed automatically. Availability is per country and changes weekly — the United Kingdom row is what you see by default.

Availability

Where to watch in the United Kingdom

RentOne-off payment, limited window

Streaming data by JustWatch, delivered through TMDB and cached for six hours — updating now. This site does not sell or host these streams.

Compare the services themselves? All streaming services, or read how availability works.

Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
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
Pat HenryMercidis
Patrick McVeyPolice Officer Mike Tanner
Dixie MarquisCarol Linjack
Sugar Ray RobinsonKelly

Questions about The Detective

Quick answers
Where can I watch The Detective in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Detective is listed on Sky Store. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Detective suitable for children?

The Detective is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

Is The Detective on PelisPlus UK?

The Detective has a full discovery page on PelisPlus UK with its synopsis, cast, ratings and runtime. PelisPlus UK does not host video files; playback opens the third-party player sources configured by the site operator.

What is The Detective about?

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…

How long is The Detective?

The Detective runs for 1h 54m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Detective trailer?

Yes. Press Watch trailer to play The Detective (1968) - Theatrical Trailer without leaving this page. The trailer is embedded from YouTube.

Picked from TMDB recommendations

More films like this