Detour (1945)
Kernel Score: 81% · 400 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1945-11-30
Runtime: 68 minutes
Where to watch Detour
- Stream: Prime Video, Brew, YouTube TV, MGM+, FlixFling
- Free with ads: JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom, Public Domain Movies
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home, FlixFling
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
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.
Detour parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that Detour is a classic film noir about a hitchhiker's journey into a nightmare, involving crime and moral corruption typical of the genre.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes noir-style crime and death, though largely implied rather than graphically shown.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Edgar G. Ulmer
Cast
- Tom Neal as Al Roberts
- Ann Savage as Vera
- Claudia Drake as Sue Harvey
- Edmund MacDonald as Charles Haskell Jr.
- Tim Ryan as Diner Owner Gus
- Esther Howard as Hedy
- Pat Gleason as Joe
- Don Brodie as Used Car Salesman (uncredited)
- Roger Clark as Cop (uncredited)
- Eddie Hall as Used Car Mechanic (uncredited)
Detour FAQ
Is Detour good?
Detour has an 81% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 400 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Detour?
In the US you can stream Detour on Prime Video, Brew, YouTube TV, MGM+ and FlixFling, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Hoopla, Darkroom and Public Domain Movies and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango At Home and FlixFling.
Is Detour OK for kids?
Detour is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Detour is a classic film noir about a hitchhiker's journey into a nightmare, involving crime and moral corruption typical of the genre.
What movies are like Detour?
If you liked Detour, try Knife in the Water, Kiss Me Deadly, Remember and The Asphalt Jungle.