Emil and the Detectives
1935, English. Directed by Milton Rosmer.
Erich Kästner’s beloved novel has been adapted for film or television six times since its publication in 1929; this 1935 British version was the first in English. Believed lost for decades, it was recently rediscovered by the BFI and has now been restored. The film moves the action from Berlin to London, where Emil goes to stay with his grandmother and cousin. Thereafter, the tale of Emil’s adventures with a gang of streetwise London children faithfully follows the original plot.
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 5 February 1935
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Billy Wilder
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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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Emil and the Detectives runs 70 minutes (1h 10m).
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Emil and the Detectives isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 5 February 1935. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Emil and the Detectives?
If you liked Emil and the Detectives, try Confess, Fletch, The Assassination Bureau, Money Train.
Who directed Emil and the Detectives?
Emil and the Detectives (1935) was directed by Milton Rosmer and stars John Williams, George Hayes, Mary Glynne.
What is Emil and the Detectives based on?
Emil and the Detectives is adapted from a novel.