A Shot in the Dark (1964)
Kernel Score: 78% · 624 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Mystery, Crime
Released: 1964-06-23
Runtime: 102 minutes
Where to watch A Shot in the Dark
- Stream: Artiflix
- Free with ads: Kanopy, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free, Tubi
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Inspector Jacques Clouseau, smitten with the accused maid Maria Gambrelli, unwittingly turns a straightforward murder investigation into a comedic series of mishaps, testing the patience of his irritable boss Charles Dreyfus as casualties mount.
A Shot in the Dark parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that A Shot in the Dark is a lighthearted PG comedy-mystery involving a murder investigation played for laughs.
- Violence & scariness: A little — A murder investigation drives the plot but is treated comedically, not graphically.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Peter Sellers as Jacques Clouseau
- Elke Sommer as Maria Gambrelli
- George Sanders as Benjamin Ballon
- Herbert Lom as Charles Dreyfus
- Graham Stark as Hercule LaJoy
- Moira Redmond as Simone
- Tracy Reed as Dominique Ballon
- Burt Kwouk as Kato
- André Maranne as François
- Vanda Godsell as Madame LaFarge
A Shot in the Dark FAQ
Is A Shot in the Dark good?
A Shot in the Dark has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 624 audience ratings.
Where can I watch A Shot in the Dark?
In the US you can stream A Shot in the Dark on Artiflix, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, YouTube Free and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is A Shot in the Dark OK for kids?
A Shot in the Dark is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that A Shot in the Dark is a lighthearted PG comedy-mystery involving a murder investigation played for laughs.
What movies are like A Shot in the Dark?
If you liked A Shot in the Dark, try Knives Out, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, Manhattan Murder Mystery and Dolores Claiborne.