American Detective
“Be Your Own Boss”
Synopsis
An awkward loner becomes a mail-order private investigator, only to become somewhat of a bumbling stalker for the girl of his dreams.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
World Premiere at Nantucket Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dan Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Dan Brown
- Original Title
- American Detective
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
- Production Studios
- Royale Film Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dan Brown
Dan Brown
Mark Miks
Lance Larson
Karen Jacobs, Mark Miks, Dan Brown
Department Leadership Roster
Karen Jacobs
Producer
Mark Miks
Producer
Dan Brown
Director
Dan Brown
Producer
Dan Brown
Writer
Mark Miks
Director of Photography
Lance Larson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About American Detective
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is American Detective about?
An awkward loner becomes a mail-order private investigator, only to become somewhat of a bumbling stalker for the girl of his dreams.
Who directed American Detective?
American Detective was directed by Dan Brown.
Who stars in American Detective?
The principal cast of American Detective includes Jonny Mars, Bill Wise, Juliana Sheffield, Matt Carmody, Jana Lee Brockman.
When was American Detective released and how long is it?
American Detective was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for American Detective?
American Detective holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).