The Kid Detective (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2020, The Kid Detective is a comedy, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Evan Morgan, running about 99 minutes. “No longer a kid. Not much of a detective.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. The Kid Detective stars Adam Brody as Abe Applebaum, Sophie Nélisse as Caroline, Peter MacNeill as Principal Erwin and Maurice Dean Wint as Constable Cleary, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The Kid Detective has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Kid Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Kid Detective tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Kid Detective (2020)?
- In US, The Kid Detective is available to 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 The Kid Detective worth watching?
- The Kid Detective holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Kid Detective?
- The Kid Detective stars Adam Brody, Sophie Nélisse, Peter MacNeill, Maurice Dean Wint and Kaitlyn Chalmers-Rizzato.
- When was The Kid Detective released?
- The Kid Detective was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.