The Village Detective

1969Movie1 h 22 min

66
GoodGoodWatch score

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about everyday modern life.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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Story

Police officer Aniskin lives with his family in a rural Russian village whose inhabitants admire his gentleness and wisdom. When an accordion is stolen from the local clubhouse, he begins to investigate.

Feels like

  • Soviet Cozy Mystery
  • Rural Life
  • Gentle Humor
  • Character-Driven
  • Wholesome Charm
  • Community Focus
  • Slice-of-Life Drama
  • Classic Detective Story

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Ivan Lukinsky
Produced by
Mikhail Kapustin

Everyone

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Facts

March 15, 1969 · 1 h 22 min · Comedy, Mystery

Released
March 15, 1969
Runtime
1 h 22 min
Genres
Comedy, Mystery
Original language
Russian
Made in
Russia
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream The Village Detective?"

Questions about The Village Detective

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Village Detective?

It streams in 5 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Village Detective worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Village Detective okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will The Village Detective make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Can I half-watch The Village Detective?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Village Detective in English?

Russian

No, it was made in Russian.