Emil and the Detectives
2026, German. Directed by David Dietl.
Emil is spending his summer vacation with his grandmother in Berlin. But on the train there, he is robbed by the ruthless con artist Max Grundeis and a wild adventure begins! Together with his friends Pony, Gustav, Dienstag, Anh, and Jason, Emil sets off in pursuit and embarks on a fast-paced detective hunt across Berlin.
- Runtime
- 1h 41m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- German
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- Released
- 24 September 2026
- Original title
- Emil und die Detektive
- Country
- Germany
- Written by
- Antonia Scheurlen
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What Emil and the Detectives is based on
Emil and the Detectives is adapted from a novel.
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How long is Emil and the Detectives?
Emil and the Detectives runs 101 minutes (1h 41m).
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Emil and the Detectives isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 24 September 2026. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Emil and the Detectives?
If you liked Emil and the Detectives, try The Three Investigators in The Secret of Terror Castle, Nancy Drew, Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library.
Who directed Emil and the Detectives?
Emil and the Detectives (2026) was directed by David Dietl and stars Nicholas Jonah Peter, Merlin Sandmeyer, Luise Heyer.
What is Emil and the Detectives based on?
Emil and the Detectives is adapted from a novel.