Private Detective 62 (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1933, Private Detective 62 is a drama and crime film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 66 minutes. “It's a pleasure to have your home wrecked by a man like him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A former government agent in France, who has failed at an assignment and been disavowed, is deported back to the USA, where he can only find work at a low-rent detective agency. He soon gets involved with a woman with ties to a crooked gambling club owner, who is a client of his agency.
Who’s in it. Private Detective 62 stars William Powell as Donald Free, Margaret Lindsay as Janet Reynolds, Arthur Hohl as Dan Hogan and Ruth Donnelly as Amy Moran, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Private Detective 62 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Detective 62 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Detective 62 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Detective 62 (1933)?
- In US, Private Detective 62 is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and HBO Max. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Private Detective 62 worth watching?
- Private Detective 62 holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Detective 62?
- Private Detective 62 stars William Powell, Margaret Lindsay, Arthur Hohl, Ruth Donnelly and Gordon Westcott.
- When was Private Detective 62 released?
- Private Detective 62 was released in 1933, with a runtime of about 66 minutes.