Dirty Harry (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1971, Dirty Harry is an action, thriller and crime film directed by Don Siegel, running about 102 minutes. “Detective Harry Callahan. He doesn't break murder cases. He smashes them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a madman dubbed 'Scorpio' terrorizes San Francisco, hard-nosed cop, Harry Callahan – famous for his take-no-prisoners approach to law enforcement – is tasked with hunting down the psychopath. Harry eventually collars Scorpio in the process of rescuing a kidnap victim, only to see him walk on technicalities. Now, the maverick detective is determined to nail the maniac himself.
Who’s in it. Dirty Harry stars Clint Eastwood as Harry, Harry Guardino as Bressler, Reni Santoni as Chico and John Vernon as The Mayor, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, Dirty Harry has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $36M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dirty Harry page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dirty Harry tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dirty Harry (1971)?
- In US, Dirty Harry is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dirty Harry worth watching?
- Dirty Harry holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Dirty Harry?
- Dirty Harry stars Clint Eastwood, Harry Guardino, Reni Santoni, John Vernon and Andrew Robinson.
- When was Dirty Harry released?
- Dirty Harry was released in 1971, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.