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The Kid Detective

R20201h 39mEvan Morgan
IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 85% · Metacritic 74

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"No longer a kid. Not much of a detective."

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.

ComedyDramaMystery
Small TownCanadaKidnappingDetectiveChild MurderInvestigationPrivate InvestigatorNeo-noirSuspensefulYoung Detective

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Kid Detective (2020) about?

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.

Who stars in The Kid Detective?

The Kid Detective stars Adam Brody (Abe Applebaum), Sophie Nélisse (Caroline), Tzi Ma (Mr. Chang), Peter MacNeill (Principal Erwin), Maurice Dean Wint (Constable Cleary). The film was directed by Evan Morgan.

How long is The Kid Detective?

The Kid Detective has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2020. It is rated R.

Is The Kid Detective worth watching?

The Kid Detective holds an IMDb rating of 6.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 85. Fans of Comedy, Drama, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

Where can I watch The Kid Detective?

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