Where to watch The Cheap Detective in United States
The Cheap Detective is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 16 June 2026.
About The Cheap Detective
The Cheap Detective is a 1978 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Mystery genres, directed by Robert Moore, starring Peter Falk, Ann-Margret and Eileen Brennan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 102 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cheap Detective in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
The Cheap Detective trailer
Overview
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.
Top cast
Peter Falk
Lou Peckinpaugh
Ann-Margret
Jezebel Dezire
Eileen Brennan
Betty DeBoop
Sid Caesar
Ezra Dezire
Stockard Channing
Bess
James Coco
Marcel
Dom DeLuise
Pepe Damascus
Louise Fletcher
Marlene DuChard
John Houseman
Jasper Blubber
Madeline Kahn
Mrs. Montenegro
Fernando Lamas
Paul DuChard
Marsha Mason
Georgia Merkle
Phil Silvers
Hoppy
Abe Vigoda
Sergeant Rizzuto
Paul Williams
Boy
Nicol Williamson
Colonel Schlissel
Vic Tayback
Lieutenant DiMaggio
Scatman Crothers
Tinker
Arthur Tovey
Old Husband
David Ogden Stiers
Captain
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Cheap Detective in United States?+
In United States, The Cheap Detective is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is The Cheap Detective on Netflix?+
The Cheap Detective is not on Netflix in United States right now.
How long is The Cheap Detective?+
The Cheap Detective has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Who stars in The Cheap Detective?+
The Cheap Detective stars Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar and Stockard Channing.
When did The Cheap Detective come out?+
The Cheap Detective is a 1978 movie directed by Robert Moore.
What genre is The Cheap Detective?+
The Cheap Detective is Comedy, Crime and Mystery film.
Who directed The Cheap Detective?+
The Cheap Detective was directed by Robert Moore.
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