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How to Be a Detective

TMDb6.9IMDbView on IMDb ↗1936-10-17· 9 min
ComedyCrime

This Robert Benchley 'How To' comedy short attempts to teach us how to profile criminals by physical characteristics.

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Below are the streaming services currently carrying the movie “How to Be a 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 How to Be a Detective in Canada

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Disney+
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Apple TV+
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Not currently available on the supported providers in Canada.

Availability can change as licenses rotate — confirm on the provider’s page before subscribing. Last checked: 6 Sept 2026.

Where to watch How to Be a Detective by country