How to Be a Detective (1952): cast, story & where to watch
1952 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1952, How to Be a Detective is an animation film directed by Jack Kinney, running about 7 minutes.
What it’s about. Goofy is hired to solve a mystery of a missing "Al." He searches the city for clues, but constantly runs into a city sheriff (who is portrayed by Pete) who tells him to let the police handle it. A car chase occurs and the drivers ram into a haystack.
Who’s in it. How to Be a Detective stars Billy Bletcher as Pete - Al Muldoon (voice), Pinto Colvig as Goofy and June Foray as The Dame.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, How to Be a Detective has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch How to Be a Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of How to Be a Detective tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch How to Be a Detective (1952)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for How to Be a Detective change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is How to Be a Detective worth watching?
- How to Be a Detective holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in How to Be a Detective?
- How to Be a Detective stars Billy Bletcher, Pinto Colvig and June Foray.
- When was How to Be a Detective released?
- How to Be a Detective was released in 1952, with a runtime of about 7 minutes.