

Detour
“He went searching for love… but fate forced a DETOUR to revelry… violence… mystery!”
The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.
Where to watch Detour in United States
Click a service to open Detour there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Detour streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | Cultpix, JustWatch TV, Artiflix, Tubi TV | — |
| United Kingdom | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JustWatch TV, Cultpix | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Criterion Channel, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, FlixFling |
| Australia | Amazon Prime Video, Beamafilm, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JustWatch TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Beamafilm |
| Germany | JustWatch TV, Cultpix, Artiflix | — |
| France | Cultpix, JustWatch TV, Artiflix, Molotov TV | LaCinetek |
| Spain | Filmin, Cultpix, JustWatch TV, Artiflix | — |
| Brazil | Looke, Belas Artes à La Carte, Cultpix, JustWatch TV | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Cultpix, JustWatch TV | Amazon Video |
About Detour
Detour is a 1945 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer. The cast is led by Tom Neal, Ann Savage, Claudia Drake. It has a runtime of 1h 8m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 400 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.
Detour was produced by PRC and made in United States of America. It was released on November 30, 1945, and carries a NR certification.
- Director
- Edgar G. Ulmer
- Writers
- Martin Goldsmith
- Release date
- November 30, 1945
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $0 million
- Production
- PRC
Detour cast & crew
Detour was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer and written by Martin Goldsmith.
The cast features Tom Neal as Al Roberts, Ann Savage as Vera, Claudia Drake as Sue Harvey, Edmund MacDonald as Charles Haskell Jr., Tim Ryan as Diner Owner Gus, and Esther Howard as Hedy.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Leo Erdody, cinematography is by Benjamin H. Kline, and it was produced by Leon Fromkess.
Is Detour worth watching?
Detour holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 414 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 8m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Detour is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Detour
In United States, you can stream Detour on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, and Criterion Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Detour

Tom Neal
Al Roberts

Ann Savage
Vera

Claudia Drake
Sue Harvey

Edmund MacDonald
Charles Haskell Jr.

Tim Ryan
Diner Owner Gus

Esther Howard
Hedy

Pat Gleason
Joe

Don Brodie
Used Car Salesman (uncredited)

Roger Clark
Cop (uncredited)

Eddie Hall
Used Car Mechanic (uncredited)
Harry Mayo
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Harry Strang
California Border Patrolman (uncredited)
Detour — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Detour in United States?
Detour is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV in United States.
▸Is Detour on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — Detour is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is Detour in?
Detour is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Detour?
Detour runs 1 hours 8 minutes (68 minutes).
▸What is Detour rated?
Detour is rated NR. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 414 ratings.











