# Where to watch The Detective (1984) in the UK

> The Detective (1984) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 11 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1984  
**Runtime:** 93 minutes  
**Genres:** Drama, Crime  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 11 May 2026 (2026-05-11T18:37:44.715Z)  

## Synopsis

Detective Muramatsu's wife, Fusae, is killed by a drug addict. After the criminal climbs to the roof of the house with a hostage, Muramatsu shoots him dead in order to rescue the hostage, but the public denounces his actions as stemming from the personal grudge of a detective whose wife was just murdered, and he is demoted.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The 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 The Detective in the UK?**

The Detective (1984) 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 The Detective on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The 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

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/564890/the-detective-1984
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/614G5APeyzlqKdVXDKvlEQneXFR.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/564890/the-detective-1984.json

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