A Shot in the Dark trailer
A Shot in the Dark (1964), directed by Blake Edwards, is a comedy film and is available to stream on 14 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 7.3/10 and 94% on Rotten Tomatoes from 637 ratings, it has mixed-to-positive reviews. Released in 1964, the film is a recognisable touchstone of 1960s comedy, and remains widely watched decades later.
The film stars Peter Sellers, Elke Sommer, and George Sanders. At 102 minutes, it's easy to fit into a single evening. It fits comfortably into a single sitting without feeling rushed.
If you're looking to watch A Shot in the Dark online, the best option is fuboTV for subscribers, and it's also included with MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, and Philo, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Beneath the Planet of the Apes and Farewell, My Lovely, both of which are available to stream right now.
Where to watch
Start watching A Shot in the Dark
Pick a service below. Availability can change, so we prioritize subscription and free options first.
Need a backup plan?
Ask for a similar movie you can stream tonight instead of starting a new search.
You might also like

Beneath the Planet of the Apes
1970 · ★ 6.0
Amazon Video · Apple iTunes

Farewell, My Lovely
1975 · ★ 7.0
Amazon Prime Video · fuboTV

Blazing Saddles
1974 · ★ 7.7
Amazon Video · Apple iTunes

My Fair Lady
1964 · ★ 7.7
Amazon Video · Apple iTunes

Under Suspicion
2000 · ★ 6.4
Apple iTunes · Google Play Movies

The Thursday Murder Club
2025 · ★ 6.5
Netflix · Netflix Standard with Ads

Knives Out
2019 · ★ 7.9
Amazon Prime Video · Amazon Prime Video with Ads

Psych: The Movie
2017 · ★ 7.3
Amazon Prime Video · Peacock
Frequently asked
- No — A Shot in the Dark isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Philo.
- A Shot in the Dark is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Philo in the US.
- No — A Shot in the Dark isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Philo.
- Yes — A Shot in the Dark is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, Fawesome, Artiflix, Tubi, and it's also included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Philo.
- A Shot in the Dark runs 1h 42m (102 minutes total).
- IMDb 7.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 94% · Metacritic 70/100.
See what else is popular on
Browse by genre
Want more movies like A Shot in the Dark?
Our AI knows every movie on every streaming service.
Ask AI
