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Emil and the Detectives

1964Movie1 h 39 minPG

69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes83%46%
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes83%46%

Summary

When Emil travels by bus to Berlin to visit his family, his money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnels.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Peter Tewksbury
Written by
Erich Kästner, AJ Carothers
Produced by
Walt Disney
Music by
Heinz Schreiter

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Facts

December 18, 1964 · 1 h 39 min · PG

Released
December 18, 1964
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Age rating
PG
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$1 million
Available in
34 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Emil and the Detectives?"

Questions about Emil and the Detectives

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Emil and the Detectives?

Disney+

In the United States, Emil and the Detectives streams on Disney+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 25 other countries.

Is Emil and the Detectives worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 83%). Critics rate it higher (83 out of 100) than audiences (54).

Is Emil and the Detectives okay for kids?

PG

Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Emil and the Detectives make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Emil and the Detectives?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.