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Adventures of a Private Eye

1977Movie1 h 36 min

Comedy
35
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.3Rotten Tomatoes–20%

A nostalgic comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

The clever dick who uncovers EVERYBODY!

While a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.

Feels like

  • 70s Comedy
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Bumbling Detective
  • Lighthearted Mystery
  • Comedic Misadventures
  • Nostalgic Entertainment
  • Fast-Paced Gags
  • Character-Driven Comedy
  • Absurdist Situations

Cast

24 of 27

Crew

Directed by
Stanley A. Long
Written by
Michael Armstrong
Produced by
Stanley A. Long, Peter Long
Music by
Trevor Rutherford, Ted Ryan, Stan Phillips

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

March 4, 1977 · 1 h 36 min · Comedy

Released
March 4, 1977
Runtime
1 h 36 min
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Adventures of a Private Eye?"

Questions about Adventures of a Private Eye

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Adventures of a Private Eye?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Adventures of a Private Eye worth watching?

35
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 35 (IMDb 4.3).

Will Adventures of a Private Eye make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and slapstick (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Adventures of a Private Eye?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.