# Where to watch Charlie McCarthy, Detective (1939) in the UK

> Charlie McCarthy, Detective (1939) is available to watch free in the UK on Artiflix. Last verified on 13 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1939  
**Runtime:** 65 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.0/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 13 May 2026 (2026-05-13T21:25:17.031Z)  

## Synopsis

Scotty Hamilton is a reporter who works for a crooked editor. Bill Banning is another reporter who is about to expose the editor's ties to the mob. When the editor is killed, both reporter Banning and mobster Tony Garcia are suspected.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Artiflix](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/248805-charlie-mccarthy-detective/watch?locale=GB)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Charlie McCarthy, Detective for free in the UK?**

Charlie McCarthy, Detective (1939) is available free (with adverts or a TV licence) on Artiflix in the United Kingdom.

**Is Charlie McCarthy, Detective on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Charlie McCarthy, 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?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/248805/charlie-mccarthy-detective-1939
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/kmPy29KuUOa05lXfPxZHF7t9Zmo.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/248805/charlie-mccarthy-detective-1939.json

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