Harper
“Harper takes a case - and the payoff is murder.”
Harper is a cynical private eye in the best tradition of Bogart. He even has Bogie's Baby hiring him to find her missing husband, getting involved along the way with an assortment of unsavory characters and an illegal-alien smuggling ring.
Where to watch Harper in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Harper there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Harper streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Canal VOD |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Amazon Video |
About Harper
Harper is a 1966 English-language mystery, crime and thriller film directed by Jack Smight. The cast is led by Paul Newman, Lauren Bacall, Julie Harris. It has a runtime of 2h 1m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Harper was produced by Gershwin-Kastner and Warner Bros. Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on February 22, 1966, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $12 million worldwide.
- Director
- Jack Smight
- Writers
- William Goldman
- Release date
- February 22, 1966
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $12 million
- Production
- Gershwin-Kastner, Warner Bros. Pictures
Harper cast & crew
Harper was directed by Jack Smight and written by William Goldman.
The cast features Paul Newman as Lew Harper, Lauren Bacall as Elaine Sampson, Julie Harris as Betty Fraley, Arthur Hill as Albert Graves, Janet Leigh as Susan Harper, and Pamela Tiffin as Miranda Sampson.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Johnny Mandel, cinematography is by Conrad Hall, and it was produced by Elliott Kastner and Jerry Gershwin.
Is Harper worth watching?
Harper holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 192 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 2h 1m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery, crime, and thriller, Harper is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Harper
Harper isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Harper
Paul Newman
Lew Harper
Lauren Bacall
Elaine Sampson
Julie Harris
Betty Fraley
Arthur Hill
Albert Graves
Janet Leigh
Susan Harper
Pamela Tiffin
Miranda Sampson
Robert Wagner
Allan Taggert
Robert Webber
Dwight Troy
Shelley Winters
Fay Estabrook
Harold Gould
Sheriff Spanner
Roy Jenson
Puddler
Strother Martin
Claude
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Harper — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Harper in United States?
Harper is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Harper in?
Harper is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Harper?
Harper runs 2 hours 1 minutes (121 minutes).
▸What is Harper rated?
Harper is rated NR. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 192 ratings.
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