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Detour

1945·Movie
1h 8min·NR

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Detour fingerprint

Strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Physical Comedy2

World

The mind, crime, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

He went searching for love… but fate forced a DETOUR to revelry… violence… mystery!

The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.
NoirLow-BudgetFatalisticRoad MovieTwisting PlotMelancholyGrittyPsychological

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Detour

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Where can I stream Detour legally?

Detour is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Brew, YouTube TV, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Detour worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Rotten Tomatoes 98%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Detour rated?

NRViolenceStrong language

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is Detour?

1 h 8 min

Detour runs 1 h 8 min.

Is Detour based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Detour?

Critics98
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate Detour higher (98) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Detour in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Detour?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Detour in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Detour use?

Femme FataleUnreliable NarratorDead Person ImpersonationShout-OutHostile HitchhikerImplied TropeSarcasm ModeDriving a DeskEvery Scar Has a StoryAccident, Not MurderGetting Crap Past the RadarThe Living Deadand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for Detour, including Femme Fatale, Unreliable Narrator, Dead Person Impersonation.