Gumshoe (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1971, Gumshoe is a comedy, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Stephen Frears, running about 88 minutes. “the sleuth, the whole sleuth and nothing but the sleuth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A would be private eye gets mixed up in a smuggling case.
Who’s in it. Gumshoe stars Albert Finney as Eddie Ginley, Billie Whitelaw as Ellen, Frank Finlay as William Ginley and Janice Rule as Mrs. Blankerscoon, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Gumshoe has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
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 Gumshoe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gumshoe tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gumshoe (1971)?
- In US, Gumshoe 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 Gumshoe worth watching?
- Gumshoe holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Gumshoe?
- Gumshoe stars Albert Finney, Billie Whitelaw, Frank Finlay, Janice Rule and Carolyn Seymour.