The Private Eyes (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1980, The Private Eyes is a comedy, thriller, crime and horror film directed by Lang Elliott, running about 91 minutes. “Who better to solve England's most puzzling mystery than these two international crime busters?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The lord and lady of a capacious manor are killed, and the lord's ghost seems to have returned to knock off the staff one by one, causing Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart to investigate the wacky house and its inhabitants.
Who’s in it. The Private Eyes stars Don Knotts as Inspector Winship, Tim Conway as Dr. Tart, Trisha Noble as Mistress Phyllis Morley and Bernard Fox as Justin, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Private Eyes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Private Eyes page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Private Eyes tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Private Eyes (1980)?
- In US, The Private Eyes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Private Eyes worth watching?
- The Private Eyes holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, thriller, crime and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Private Eyes?
- The Private Eyes stars Don Knotts, Tim Conway, Trisha Noble, Bernard Fox and Grace Zabriskie.
- When was The Private Eyes released?
- The Private Eyes was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.