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The Cheap Detective

TMDb6.3IMDbView on IMDb ↗1978-06-23· 92 min
ComedyCrimeMystery

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.

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Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “The Cheap Detective” in Canada, along with how each offers it (subscription, buy, or rent) and a direct link. Licensing differs by market, so availability in Canada can differ from other countries.

Where to watch The Cheap Detective in Canada

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Watch It
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TOD
TOD
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Disney+
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Apple TV+
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Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 15 Sept 2026.

Where to watch The Cheap Detective by country