Plot — What is Emil and the Detectives about?
The twelve-year-old Emil and his father are haunted by bad luck. To take a break from a series of family disasters, Emil is allowed to spend a few days with a friend of the family, the female priest Hummel in Berlin. In the train he runs across the slick Max Grundeis who anaesthetizes Emil and steals his savings of 1500 DM. When he finally arrives in Berlin, Emil and a gang of street kids, led by the cheeky girl Pony Hütchen, try to find the gangster, who haunts the posh Hotel Adlon as a hotel thief. Meanwhile, to prevent anyone from finding out about Emil's mishap, Gypsi, a member of the gang of kids, passes himself off as Emil, thus wreaking havoc on the home of the priest.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Comedy, Family |
| Language | DE |
| Runtime | 111 min |
| Audience Score | 64% (6.4/10, 40 votes) |
Emil and the Detectives — FAQ
Is Emil and the Detectives worth watching? Emil and the Detectives holds a 6.4/10 rating from 40 viewers. The twelve-year-old Emil and his father are haunted by bad luck. To take a break from a series of family disasters, Emil is allowed to spend a few days with a friend of the family, the female priest Hummel in Berlin. In
Who directed Emil and the Detectives? Directed by Franziska Buch.
Who is in the cast of Emil and the Detectives? It stars Tobias Retzlaff, Anja Sommavilla, Jürgen Vogel, Maria Schrader, Kai Wiesinger, Max Befort and more.
Where can I stream Emil and the Detectives? Streaming availability for Emil and the Detectives is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Emil and the Detectives release? It released in 2001.
