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Detour

1945·Movie·NR·68 min·★ 7.2(436)

“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 India

Can I watch Detour in India? Yes — you can stream Detour in India on Brew, JustWatch TV Beta and Artiflix, or rent and buy it on MovieMe.

Click a service to open Detour there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.

Where is Detour streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
IndiaBrew, JustWatch TV Beta, Artiflix, Tubi TVMovieMe
United StatesAmazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Brew, YouTube TVAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
United KingdomAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Brew, JustWatch TV FreeApple TV Store, Amazon Video, MovieMe
CanadaAmazon Prime Video, FlixFling, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BrewApple TV Store, FlixFling, MovieMe
AustraliaAmazon Prime Video, Beamafilm, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, BrewApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Beamafilm
GermanyJustWatch TV Free, ArtiflixMovieMe
FranceJustWatch TV Free, ArtiflixLaCinetek, MovieMe
SpainFilmin, JustWatch TV Free, Artiflix, RuntimeMovieMe
BrazilLooke, Belas Artes à La Carte, JustWatch TV Beta, ArtiflixMovieMe
JapanAmazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, JustWatch TV Beta, ArtiflixAmazon Video, MovieMe

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 India, it is currently streaming on Brew, JustWatch TV Beta, Artiflix.

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
#based on novel or book#film noir#hitchhiker#road movie#male pianist

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 436 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 India, you can stream Detour on Brew, JustWatch TV Beta, Artiflix, and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on MovieMe. Click any service above to open it directly.

Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.

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Cast of Detour

Tom Neal

Tom Neal

Al Roberts

Ann Savage

Ann Savage

Vera

Claudia Drake

Claudia Drake

Sue Harvey

Edmund MacDonald

Edmund MacDonald

Charles Haskell Jr.

Tim Ryan

Tim Ryan

Diner Owner Gus

Esther Howard

Esther Howard

Hedy

Pat Gleason

Pat Gleason

Joe

Don Brodie

Don Brodie

Used Car Salesman (uncredited)

Roger Clark

Roger Clark

Cop (uncredited)

Eddie Hall

Eddie Hall

Used Car Mechanic (uncredited)

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Harry Mayo

Nightclub Patron (uncredited)

Harry Strang

Harry Strang

California Border Patrolman (uncredited)

Detour — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Detour in India?

Detour is streaming on Brew, JustWatch TV Beta, Artiflix, Tubi TV in India.

▸Where can I watch Detour in the US?

In the US, Detour is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and Brew, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

▸Where can I watch Detour in the UK?

In the UK, Detour is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Brew, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

▸Is Detour on Brew?

Yes — Detour is currently available on Brew in India.

▸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 436 ratings.

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