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So You Want to Be a Detective

So You Want to Be a Detective (1948) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Audience Score
68

Thinking about watching 'So You Want to Be a Detective' on any device you have handy? Discovering a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or view the Richard L. Bare-directed movie via subscription can be a challenge, so we here at Moviefone want to help you out.

Below, you'll find a number of top-tier streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription choices - along with the availability of 'So You Want to Be a Detective' on each platform when they are available. Now, before we get into the nitty-gritty of how you can watch 'So You Want to Be a Detective' right now, here are some particulars about the Richard L. Bare Productions comedy flick.

So You Want to Be a Detective starring George O'Hanlon, Art Gilmore, Lila Leeds, Kit Guard has a Not Rated rating, a runtime of about 11 min, and a scheduled release date of June 26th, 1948.

It received a user score of 68/100 on TMDb, which collated reviews from 18 knowledgeable users.

Wondering what this story is all about? Here's the plot: "Joe McDoakes imagines himself as a private detective on a murder case. Throughout the film, he spars verbally with narrator Art Gilmore." .

'So You Want to Be a Detective' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on June 26th, 1948

So You Want... Collection

A collection of short films featuring Joe McDoakes in a variety of situations