Detour

1h 8m · 1945 · Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer · 3.8 / 5 on Letterboxd

Detour (1945) runs 1h 8m, directed by Edgar G. Ulmer. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

The life of Al Roberts, a pianist in a New York nightclub, turns into a nightmare when he decides to hitchhike to Los Angeles to visit his girlfriend.

Genres: Drama, Thriller

Where to watch: Prime Video (US, checked 9 July 2026)