The Gumshoe Kid
1990, English. Directed by Joseph Manduke.
He Wanted Action. He Wanted Adventure. He Never Thought It Would Come In This Shape.
Originally bound for Harvard, Jeff joins the family detective business to save his mother and sister from eviction. He learns the ropes quickly when a gangster hires him to find out if his bombshell fiancee is two-timing him. Shadowing her every movement - and eyeing her every curve - Jeff lands in real hot water, not to mention a hot shower, when thugs kidnap her lover and try to get him. Now they're both on the run - from the mob, from the police (who might be working with the mob), and from his mother (who might pose the biggest danger of them all)!
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Cast & crew
- Joseph MandukeDirector
- Jay UnderwoodJeff Sherman
- Tracy ScogginsRita Benson
- Vince EdwardsBen Sherman
- Arlene GolonkaGracie Sherman
- Pamela SpringsteenMona Krause
- Amy LynneEmily Sherman
- Xander BerkeleyMonty Griswold
- Gino ConfortiMorton Meester
- Biff YeagerCapt. Billings
- Miguel SandovalCarl Ortega
- Tim HaldemanKruger
- David DunardRalph Fitzgerald
Details
- Released
- 2 February 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Victor Bardack
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The Gumshoe Kid: quick answers
Is The Gumshoe Kid worth watching?
The Gumshoe Kid doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is The Gumshoe Kid?
The Gumshoe Kid runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does The Gumshoe Kid have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Gumshoe Kid. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Gumshoe Kid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Gumshoe Kid is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Gumshoe Kid on?
The Gumshoe Kid isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 2 February 1990. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gumshoe Kid?
If you liked The Gumshoe Kid, try Married to the Mob, Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer, One Night at McCool's.
Who directed The Gumshoe Kid?
The Gumshoe Kid (1990) was directed by Joseph Manduke and stars Jay Underwood, Tracy Scoggins, Vince Edwards.