Columbo (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Series · ★ 8.1
Released in 1971, Columbo is a crime, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
Who’s in it. Columbo stars Peter Falk as Lt. Columbo, Martin Sheen as Karl Lessing, Robert Walden as Billy Fine and Tisha Sterling as Linda Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Columbo sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Columbo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Columbo tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Columbo (1971)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Columbo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Columbo worth watching?
- Columbo holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Columbo?
- Columbo stars Peter Falk, Martin Sheen, Robert Walden, Tisha Sterling and Danny Goldman.
- When was Columbo released?
- Columbo was released in 1971.