Columbo (1971): cast, story & where to watch
1971 · Series · ★ 8.1
Released in 1971, Columbo is a crime, drama and mystery series.
What it’s about. Columbo is a friendly, verbose, disheveled-looking police detective who is consistently underestimated by his suspects. Despite his unprepossessing appearance and apparent absentmindedness, he shrewdly solves all of his cases and secures all evidence needed for indictment. His formidable eye for detail and meticulously dedicated approach often become clear to the killer only late in the storyline.
Who’s in it. Columbo stars Peter Falk as Lt. Columbo, Martin Sheen as Karl Lessing, Robert Walden as Billy Fine and Tisha Sterling as Linda Johnson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Columbo sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Columbo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Columbo tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Columbo (1971)?
- In US, Columbo is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Columbo worth watching?
- Columbo holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Columbo?
- Columbo stars Peter Falk, Martin Sheen, Robert Walden, Tisha Sterling and Danny Goldman.
- When was Columbo released?
- Columbo was released in 1971.