The Kid Detective 2020

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89%
Gummy
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22%
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A 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.

Adam Brody

as Abe Applebaum

Sophie Nélisse

as Caroline

Tzi Ma

as Mr. Chang

Peter MacNeill

as Principal Erwin

Maurice Dean Wint

as Constable Cleary

Jonathan Whittaker

as Mr. Applebaum

Wendy Crewson

as Mrs. Applebaum

Kaitlyn Chalmers-Rizzato

as Gracie Gulliver

Kaleb Horn

as Corey

Director:

Evan Morgan

Writer:

Evan Morgan

Genres:

Comedy,Drama,Mystery

Release Date:

2020 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

99 min

MMPA Rating:

R

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

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Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

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Hope Ayala

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.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

The Kid Detective

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Adam Brody

as Abe Applebaum

Sophie Nélisse

as Caroline

Tzi Ma

as Mr. Chang

Peter MacNeill

as Principal Erwin

Maurice Dean Wint

as Constable Cleary

Jonathan Whittaker

as Mr. Applebaum

Wendy Crewson

as Mrs. Applebaum

Kaitlyn Chalmers-Rizzato

as Gracie Gulliver

Kaleb Horn

as Corey

Brent Skagford

as Barkeep

Steve Gagne

as Rory Beans

Giovanna Moore

as Barmaid

Jesse Noah Gruman

as Young Abe

Talyssa Therrien

as Tracy

Olivia Williams

as Danny

Carter Kowal

as Nathan

Griffin Wardle

as Jake

Jake Bell-Webster

as Striped Shirt

Barbara Rajnovich

as Elderly Woman

Alan Catlin

as Mr. Hepburn

Kira Gelineau

as Gracie's Friend

David Rosser

as News Anchor

Madalyn Martin

as Mindy Martingrove

Bruce McFee

as Mr. Ackerman

Deborah Tennant

as Widow Gulliver

Avery Esteves

as Bobby

Marlaina Andre

as Abe's Aunt

Kevin Hoffman

as Abe's Uncle

Isaac Kragten

as Billy

Dallas Edwards

as Calvin

Marcus Zane

as Jace

Oakley Foers

as Stoop 2

Gabriel Campoverde

as Stoop 3

Wayne St-George

as Burly Thug

Tyler Duke

as Clive Cunningham

Sharon Crandall

as Mrs. Chang

Amanda Westington

as Mrs. Miller

Amalia Williamson

as Melody

Audrey Dymond

as Penelope

Marcia Bennett

as Secretary

Tracy Rowland

as Calvin's Mom

Sophia Webster

as Jackie

Alicia Brand

as Older Gracie Gulliver

Lian McLean-Smits

as Patrick

Bethanie Ho

as Vicky (uncredited)

Devin Myler

as Abe's Dealer (uncredited)

Vanessa Tignanelli

as Hipster Chick (uncredited)

Lisa Truong

as Lisa (uncredited)

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