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The Cheap Detective (1978)

Where can I watch?

As of 2026-09-12, The Cheap Detective (1978) streams on 1 of 6 tracked regions. United States: Howdy Amazon Channel, Tubi TV.

PG · 1978 · Released · 92m

TMDB 6.3 · 109 votes

He knows every cheap trick, cheap joke, cheap shot and cheap dame in the book.

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.

Availability by country

Streaming in 4 of 6 tracked countries as of 2026-09-12.

Country	Licensed apps
India	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
United States	Tubi TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube, Howdy Amazon Channel
United Kingdom	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube
Japan	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
Germany	Not listed
Brazil	Not listed

Country

Licensed apps

India

Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

United States

Tubi TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube, Howdy Amazon Channel

United Kingdom

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube

Japan

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video

Germany

Not listed

Brazil

Not listed

FAQ

Where can I watch The Cheap Detective in United States?

As of 2026-09-12, in United States: The Cheap Detective streams on Howdy Amazon Channel; ad-supported on Tubi TV; rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube.

Where can I watch The Cheap Detective in India?

Licensed apps in India: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Cheap Detective in United Kingdom?

Licensed apps in United Kingdom: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube.

Where can I watch The Cheap Detective in Japan?

Licensed apps in Japan: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Cheap Detective in Germany?

The Cheap Detective is not on tracked licensed apps in Germany right now.

Where can I watch The Cheap Detective in Brazil?

The Cheap Detective is not on tracked licensed apps in Brazil right now.

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Availability by country

Streaming in 4 of 6 tracked countries as of 2026-09-12.

Country	Licensed apps
India	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
United States	Tubi TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube, Howdy Amazon Channel
United Kingdom	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube
Japan	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video
Germany	Not listed
Brazil	Not listed

Country

Licensed apps

India

Apple TV Store, Amazon Video

United States

Tubi TV, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube, Howdy Amazon Channel

United Kingdom

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube

Japan

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video

Germany

Not listed

Brazil

Not listed

FAQ

Where can I watch The Cheap Detective in United States?

Where can I watch The Cheap Detective in India?

Licensed apps in India: Apple TV Store, Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Cheap Detective in United Kingdom?

Licensed apps in United Kingdom: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube.

Where can I watch The Cheap Detective in Japan?

Licensed apps in Japan: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Cheap Detective in Germany?

The Cheap Detective is not on tracked licensed apps in Germany right now.

Where can I watch The Cheap Detective in Brazil?

The Cheap Detective is not on tracked licensed apps in Brazil right now.

Do you host The Cheap Detective?

No. WhereToWatch.it never hosts or embeds the title. We only show licensed apps and open their official sites.

Can I watch The Cheap Detective on this site?

No. The player is an official trailer only. Watch opens the licensed app or store that actually has the title in your country.

What do Stream, Free, Ads, and Rent mean?

Stream is included with a subscription. Free is complimentary on that app. Ads means ad-supported streaming. Rent or Buy is a one-off purchase on a store.