Detour (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1945, Detour is a thriller, drama and crime film directed by Edgar G. Ulmer, running about 66 minutes. “He went searching for love… but fate forced a DETOUR to revelry… violence… mystery!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Detour stars Tom Neal as Al Roberts, Ann Savage as Vera, Claudia Drake as Sue Harvey and Edmund MacDonald as Charles Haskell Jr., among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Detour has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Brew and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Detour page.
If you liked it. Fans of Detour tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Detour (1945)?
- In US, Detour is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Brew, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Detour worth watching?
- Detour holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Detour?
- Detour stars Tom Neal, Ann Savage, Claudia Drake, Edmund MacDonald and Tim Ryan.
- When was Detour released?
- Detour was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.