A Shot in the Dark
1964, English. Directed by Blake Edwards.
…the picture that gets away with murder!
Inspector Jacques Clouseau, smitten with the accused maid Maria Gambrelli, unwittingly turns a straightforward murder investigation into a comedic series of mishaps, testing the patience of his irritable boss Charles Dreyfus as casualties mount.
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Worth the Hype
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7.2/10 from 693 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Shot in the Dark
A Shot in the Dark is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 June 1964
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Blake Edwards, William Peter Blatty
- Box office
- $12M
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What A Shot in the Dark is based on
A Shot in the Dark is based on L'Idiote by Marcel Achard.
L'Idiote
By Marcel Achard
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A Shot in the Dark: quick answers
What should I watch before A Shot in the Dark?
Watch The Pink Panther (1963) first.
What comes after A Shot in the Dark?
Next in the series: Inspector Clouseau (1968), The Return of the Pink Panther (1975), and The Pink Panther Strikes Again (1976).
Is A Shot in the Dark worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 693 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Shot in the Dark?
A Shot in the Dark runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Does A Shot in the Dark have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Shot in the Dark. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Shot in the Dark parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Shot in the Dark is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is A Shot in the Dark on?
A Shot in the Dark is streaming on Amazon Prime Video and Artiflix in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Shot in the Dark?
If you liked A Shot in the Dark, try Revenge of the Pink Panther, Knives Out, The Thursday Murder Club.
Who directed A Shot in the Dark?
A Shot in the Dark (1964) was directed by Blake Edwards and stars Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, George Sanders.
What is A Shot in the Dark based on?
A Shot in the Dark is based on L'Idiote by Marcel Achard.