# Where to watch How to Be a Detective (1936) in the UK

> How to Be a Detective (1936) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 7 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1936  
**Runtime:** 9 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 7.0/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, Crime  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 7 May 2026 (2026-05-07T22:01:39.080Z)  

## Synopsis

This Robert Benchley 'How To' comedy short attempts to teach us how to profile criminals by physical characteristics.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for How to Be a Detective in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch How to Be a Detective in the UK?**

How to Be a Detective (1936) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is How to Be a Detective on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

How to Be a Detective is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/192021/how-to-be-a-detective-1936
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/m1h6OFU8RJQUc0MOivEL1WyEWil.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/192021/how-to-be-a-detective-1936.json

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