Movie

Detour

“He went searching for love… but fate forced a DETOUR to revelry… violence… mystery!”

★ 7.2(416)19451h 8m

Detour is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Brew, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, TCM, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability checked 30 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Edgar G. Ulmer
Release date: 1945-11-30
Runtime: 1h 8m
Language: English
Budget: $30,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: PRC

About Detour

Detour is a 1945 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, starring Tom Neal, Ann Savage and Claudia Drake. It has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 416 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Detour in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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)

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookfilm noirhitchhikerroad moviemale pianist

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Detour in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Detour on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Brew, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, TCM, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling.

Is Detour on Netflix?+

Detour is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Brew, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, MGM Plus, FlixFling, TCM, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel.

How long is Detour?+

Detour has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

Who stars in Detour?+

Detour stars Tom Neal, Ann Savage, Claudia Drake, Edmund MacDonald and Tim Ryan.

When did Detour come out?+

Detour is a 1945 movie directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.

What genre is Detour?+

Detour is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Detour?+

Detour was directed by Edgar G. Ulmer.