Emil and the Detectives (1964): cast, story & where to watch
1964 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1964, Emil and the Detectives is an action, comedy, crime and adventure film directed by Peter Tewksbury, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. When Emil travels by bus to Berlin to visit his grandmother and his cousin, his money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnels. Emil must get the money back as it is for his grandmother. While following the thief, Emil runs into Gustav, an enterprising young boy who gathers up all his friends to help Emil find the money. Emil's cousin also gets involved and they get into more trouble than they bargained for when Emil's pickpocket turns out to be mixed up with a couple of notorious bank robbers.
Who’s in it. Emil and the Detectives stars Walter Slezak as Baron, Bryan Russell as Emil Tischbein, Roger Mobley as Gustav and Heinz Schubert as Grundeis, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Emil and the Detectives has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Disney Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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 The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Emil and the Detectives (1964)?
- In US, Emil and the Detectives is available to stream on Disney Plus, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Emil and the Detectives worth watching?
- Emil and the Detectives holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Emil and the Detectives?
- Emil and the Detectives stars Walter Slezak, Bryan Russell, Roger Mobley, Heinz Schubert and Peter Ehrlich.
- When was Emil and the Detectives released?
- Emil and the Detectives was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.