A Shot in the Dark (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1964, A Shot in the Dark is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Blake Edwards, running about 102 minutes. “…the picture that gets away with murder!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When rich Mr. Benjamin Ballon’s Spanish driver is found shot dead, Inspector Jacques Clouseau is the first official on the scene. All evidence suggests Maria Gambrelli, the maid, to be the murderer. But Clouseau, being attracted to the beautiful girl, is convinced that she is hiding something. So, he has her released from jail and secretly tries to follow her. Things do not work out the way the inspector wants and people keep ending up murdered, and every time, innocent Maria seems to be the killer. But with someone important wanting Clouseau and nobody else to cover this case, his tolerance-challenged boss Charles Dreyfus is close to losing his mind when casualties keep turning up. And Clouseau keeps on causing trouble without knowing it…
Who’s in it. A Shot in the Dark stars Peter Sellers as Jacques Clouseau, Elke Sommer as Maria Gambrelli, George Sanders as Benjamin Ballon and Herbert Lom as Charles Dreyfus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, A Shot in the Dark has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $12.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Artiflix and 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 A Shot in the Dark page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Shot in the Dark tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Shot in the Dark (1964)?
- In US, A Shot in the Dark is available to stream on Artiflix, 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 A Shot in the Dark worth watching?
- A Shot in the Dark holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Shot in the Dark?
- A Shot in the Dark stars Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, George Sanders, Herbert Lom and Graham Stark.
- When was A Shot in the Dark released?
- A Shot in the Dark was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.