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Emil and the Detectives

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Emil is spending his summer vacation with his grandmother in Berlin. But on the train there, he is robbed by the ruthless con artist Max Grundeis and a wild adventure begins! Together with his friends Pony, Gustav, Dienstag, Anh, and Jason, Emil sets off in pursuit and embarks on a fast-paced detective hunt across Berlin.

FamilyAdventureMystery
Based On Novel Or BookYoung Detective

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What is Emil and the Detectives (2026) about?

Emil is spending his summer vacation with his grandmother in Berlin. But on the train there, he is robbed by the ruthless con artist Max Grundeis and a wild adventure begins! Together with his friends Pony, Gustav, Dienstag, Anh, and Jason, Emil sets off in pursuit and embarks on a fast-paced detective hunt across Berlin.

Who stars in Emil and the Detectives?

Emil and the Detectives stars Nicholas Jonah Peter (Emil Tischbein), Merlin Sandmeyer (Max Grundeis), Luise Heyer (Anna Tischbein), Lara Toni Lüdders (Pony), Kilian Kasa (Gustav). The film was directed by David Dietl.

How long is Emil and the Detectives?

Emil and the Detectives has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026. It is rated 6.

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