How to Be a Detective
1952, English. Directed by Jack Kinney.
Goofy is "Johnny Eyeball, Private Eye" who gets mixed up in a surreal whodunnit involving a classy dame, a cop, weasels, and the mysterious missing Al.
- Runtime
- 0h 7m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
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- Released
- 12 December 1952
- Written by
- Brice Mack, Dick Kinney
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How to Be a Detective: quick answers
Is How to Be a Detective worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is How to Be a Detective?
How to Be a Detective runs 7 minutes (0h 7m).
Does How to Be a Detective have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for How to Be a Detective. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
How to Be a Detective parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for How to Be a Detective yet.
Which OTT platform is How to Be a Detective on?
How to Be a Detective isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 December 1952. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like How to Be a Detective?
If you liked How to Be a Detective, try Thru the Mirror, The Big Bad Wolf, Ferdinand the Bull.
Who directed How to Be a Detective?
How to Be a Detective (1952) was directed by Jack Kinney and stars Pinto Colvig, Billy Bletcher, June Foray.