Emil and the Detectives
Emil und die Detektive
Synopsis
Emil is spending his summer vacation with his grandmother in Berlin. But on the train there, he is robbed by the ruthless con artist Max Grundeis and a wild adventure begins! Together with his friends Pony, Gustav, Dienstag, Anh, and Jason, Emil sets off in pursuit and embarks on a fast-paced detective hunt across Berlin.
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Nicholas Jonah Peter
Emil Tischbein
Merlin Sandmeyer
Max Grundeis
Luise Heyer
Anna Tischbein
Lara Toni Lüdders
Pony
Kilian Kasa
Gustav
Bela Louis Plass
Dienstag
Ai Vy Bui
Anh
Camille Moltzen
Jason
Ursula Werner
Renate Tischbein
Danilo Kamperidis
Arman
Amy Mußul
Polizistin Müller
Yung Ngo
Herr Nguyen
Anna Stieblich
Mrs. Jacob
Timo Weisschnur
Zuber (Portier)
Zah1de
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Dietl
- Screenplay & Story
- Antonia Scheurlen
- Original Score
- Michael Kamm
- Original Title
- Emil und die Detektive
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Production Studios
- UFA Fiction, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Dietl
Antonia Scheurlen, Erich Kästner
Michael Kamm
Philip Peschlow
Denis Bachter, Stefan Essl
Tobias Timme, Sebastian Werninger, Katharina Rietz, Matthias Adler
Department Leadership Roster
David Dietl
Director
Tobias Timme
Producer
Sebastian Werninger
Producer
Katharina Rietz
Producer
Philip Peschlow
Director of Photography
Saskia Richter-Haase
Costume Design
Christiane Chaboissier
Production Design
Antonia Scheurlen
Screenplay
Denis Bachter
Editor
Stefan Essl
Editor
Michael Kamm
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Emil and the Detectives
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What is Emil and the Detectives about?
Emil is spending his summer vacation with his grandmother in Berlin. But on the train there, he is robbed by the ruthless con artist Max Grundeis and a wild adventure begins! Together with his friends Pony, Gustav, Dienstag, Anh, and Jason, Emil sets off in pursuit and embarks on a fast-paced detective hunt across Berlin.
Who directed Emil and the Detectives?
Emil and the Detectives was directed by David Dietl.
Who stars in Emil and the Detectives?
The principal cast of Emil and the Detectives includes Nicholas Jonah Peter, Merlin Sandmeyer, Luise Heyer, Lara Toni Lüdders, Kilian Kasa.
When was Emil and the Detectives released and how long is it?
Emil and the Detectives was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 41m.
Who composed the musical score for Emil and the Detectives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Emil and the Detectives was composed by Michael Kamm.
Is Emil and the Detectives based on a book or true story?
Emil and the Detectives is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Erich Kästner".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Emil and the Detectives?
Emil and the Detectives holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.).