The Kid Detective
“No longer a kid. Not much of a detective.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-12
Top Cast
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Adam Brody
Abe Applebaum
Sophie Nélisse
Caroline
Tzi Ma
Mr. Chang
Peter MacNeill
Principal Erwin
Maurice Dean Wint
Constable Cleary
Jonathan Whittaker
Mr. Applebaum
Wendy Crewson
Mrs. Applebaum
Sarah Sutherland
Lucy
Kaitlyn Chalmers-Rizzato
Gracie Gulliver
Kaleb Horn
Corey
Brent Skagford
Barkeep
Steve Gagne
Rory Beans
Giovanna Moore
Barmaid
Jesse Noah Gruman
Young Abe
Talyssa Therrien
Tracy
Olivia Williams
Danny
Carter Kowal
Nathan
Griffin Wardle
Jake
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 16, 2020
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 19, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$368K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Evan Morgan
- Screenplay & Story
- Evan Morgan
- Original Score
- Jay McCarrol
- Original Title
- The Kid Detective
- Country of Origin
- Canada
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Worldwide Gross
- $368K
- Production Studios
- Woods Entertainment, JoBro Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Evan Morgan
Evan Morgan
Jay McCarrol
Mike McLaughlin
Curt Lobb
William Woods, Jonathan Bronfman, Adam Brody, Mark Gingras, Evan Morgan
Department Leadership Roster
Evan Morgan
Writer
Curt Lobb
Editor
Daryl Patchett
Stunt Coordinator
Don Stockford
Stunt Coordinator
Tristan Zerafa
Visual Effects Supervisor
Evan Morgan
Director
Mike McLaughlin
Director of Photography
Muska Zurmati
Costume Design
William Woods
Producer
Jonathan Bronfman
Producer
Jennifer Morden
Production Design
Jay McCarrol
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Kid Detective
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What is The Kid Detective 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 directed The Kid Detective?
The Kid Detective was directed by Evan Morgan.
Who stars in The Kid Detective?
The principal cast of The Kid Detective includes Adam Brody, Sophie Nélisse, Tzi Ma, Peter MacNeill, Maurice Dean Wint.
When was The Kid Detective released and how long is it?
The Kid Detective was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
How much did The Kid Detective make at the box office?
The Kid Detective grossed $368K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Kid Detective?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Kid Detective was composed by Jay McCarrol.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Kid Detective?
The Kid Detective holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).