The Detective (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1968, The Detective is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Gordon Douglas, running about 114 minutes. “An adult look at a police detective” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a gay man.
Who’s in it. The Detective stars Frank Sinatra as Det. Sgt. Joe Leland, Lee Remick as Karen Wagner Leland, Ralph Meeker as Curran and Jack Klugman as Dave Schoenstein, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, The Detective has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Detective tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Detective (1968)?
- In US, The Detective is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Detective worth watching?
- The Detective holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Detective?
- The Detective stars Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, Ralph Meeker, Jack Klugman and Horace McMahon.
- When was The Detective released?
- The Detective was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.