Emil and the Detectives (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2001, Emil and the Detectives is a comedy and family film directed by Franziska Buch, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. The twelve-year-old Emil and his father are haunted by bad luck. To take a break from a series of family disasters, Emil is allowed to spend a few days with a friend of the family, the female priest Hummel in Berlin. In the train he runs across the slick Max Grundeis who anaesthetizes Emil and steals his savings of 1500 DM. When he finally arrives in Berlin, Emil and a gang of street kids, led by the cheeky girl Pony Hütchen, try to find the gangster, who haunts the posh Hotel Adlon as a hotel thief. Meanwhile, to prevent anyone from finding out about Emil's mishap, Gypsi, a member of the gang of kids, passes himself off as Emil, thus wreaking havoc on the home of the priest.
Who’s in it. Emil and the Detectives stars Tobias Retzlaff as Emil Tischbein, Kai Wiesinger as Knut Tischbein, Anja Sommavilla as Pony Hütchen and Jürgen Vogel as Max Grundeis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, Emil and the Detectives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Emil and the Detectives page.
If you liked it. Fans of Emil and the Detectives tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emil and the Detectives (2001)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Emil and the Detectives change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Emil and the Detectives worth watching?
- Emil and the Detectives holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emil and the Detectives?
- Emil and the Detectives stars Tobias Retzlaff, Kai Wiesinger, Anja Sommavilla, Jürgen Vogel and Maria Schrader.
- When was Emil and the Detectives released?
- Emil and the Detectives was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.