The Kid Detective
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.
Critics Sentiment
Principal Erwin kills himself as Abe discovers Gracie alive
Abe angers Patrick's father and gets arrested at Calvin's house
The film dramatically shifts from bumbling comedy to shocking darkness when Principal Erwin's crimes are revealed.
The Kid Detective starts as an amusing comedy about a washed-up former child detective, maintaining steady entertainment value through Brody's deadpan performance. The film builds methodically through its mystery elements before delivering a shocking and brutal climax that completely transforms the viewing experience. Critics consistently praised this tonal shift as masterful filmmaking, though the heavy ending left some viewers emotionally shaken.
Full cast
Showing 20 of 49
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
Jake Bell-Webster
Striped Shirt
Barbara Rajnovich
Elderly Woman
Crew
Write a Review
Rate each story beat:
