# Where to watch Philip Marlowe, Private Eye (1983) in the UK

> Philip Marlowe, Private Eye (1983) is not currently on UK subscription streaming. It can be bought from Amazon Video. Last verified on 5 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** TV series  
**Year:** 1983  
**Runtime:** 60 minutes per episode  
**TMDB rating:** 6.9/10  
**Genres:** Mystery, Action & Adventure  
**Seasons:** 2  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 5 May 2026 (2026-05-04T23:53:51.906Z)  

## Synopsis

Philip Marlowe, Private Eye is a British mystery series that aired on ITV in the United Kingdom under the shorter title 'Marlowe, Private Eye' and on HBO in the United States from April 16, 1983 through June 3, 1986. The series features Powers Boothe as Raymond Chandler's titular character, and was the first drama produced for HBO.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Buy (digital download)

- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Philip%20Marlowe%2C%20Private%20Eye&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch Philip Marlowe, Private Eye in the UK?**

Philip Marlowe, Private Eye (1983) is not currently included in any UK subscription service. It is available to buy on Amazon Video in the United Kingdom.

**Can I buy a digital copy of Philip Marlowe, Private Eye?**

Yes. Philip Marlowe, Private Eye can be bought as a digital download from Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Are all seasons of Philip Marlowe, Private Eye on the same service?**

Not always — TV licensing is sometimes negotiated season by season. ScreenSearch shows availability across all seasons on the title's page; for season-specific availability, look at the season picker inside the search dialog.

**Is Philip Marlowe, Private Eye on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

Philip Marlowe, Private Eye is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this TV series'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/tv/1064/philip-marlowe-private-eye-1983
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/a3DZX159G1Esl7CGZtABu2ZZnrD.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/tv/1064/philip-marlowe-private-eye-1983.json

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