The Kid Detective 2020
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56 Reviews
89%
Gummy
22%
SplatA once-celebrated kid detective, now 31, continues to solve the same trivial mysteries between hangovers and bouts of self-pity. Until a naive client brings him his first 'adult' case, to find out who brutally murdered her boyfriend.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Abe Applebaum
as Caroline
as Mr. Chang
as Principal Erwin
as Constable Cleary
as Mr. Applebaum
as Mrs. Applebaum
as Lucy
as Gracie Gulliver
as Corey
Director:
Writer:
Evan Morgan
Stars:
Adam Brody, Sophie Nélisse, Tzi Ma, Peter MacNeill, Maurice Dean Wint, Jonathan Whittaker, Wendy Crewson, Sarah Sutherland, Kaitlyn Chalmers-Rizzato, Kaleb Horn,
Genres:
Comedy,Drama,Mystery
Release Date:
2020 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
99 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
The Kid Detective
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Abe Applebaum
as Caroline
as Mr. Chang
as Principal Erwin
as Constable Cleary
as Mr. Applebaum
as Mrs. Applebaum
as Lucy
as Gracie Gulliver
as Corey
as Barkeep
as Rory Beans
as Barmaid
as Young Abe
as Tracy
as Danny
as Nathan
as Jake
as Striped Shirt
as Elderly Woman
as Mr. Hepburn
as Gracie's Friend
as News Anchor
as Mindy Martingrove
as Mr. Ackerman
as Widow Gulliver
as Bobby
as Abe's Aunt
as Abe's Uncle
as Billy
as Calvin
as Jace
as Stoop 2
as Stoop 3
as Burly Thug
as Clive Cunningham
as Mrs. Chang
as Mrs. Miller
as Melody
as Penelope
as Secretary
as Calvin's Mom
as Jackie
as Older Gracie Gulliver
as Patrick
as Vicky (uncredited)
as Abe's Dealer (uncredited)
as Hipster Chick (uncredited)
as Lisa (uncredited)
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