Emil and the Detectives
1964, English. Directed by Peter Tewksbury.
When Emil travels by bus to Berlin to visit his family, his money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnels. While following the thief, Emil runs into Gustav, a young boy who gathers up all his friends to help Emil find the money. However, they get into more trouble than they bargained for when Emil's pickpocket turns out to be mixed up with a couple of notorious bank robbers.
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Emil and the Detectives is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Peter TewksburyDirector
- Walter SlezakBaron
- Bryan RussellEmil Tischbein
- Roger MobleyGustav
- Heinz SchubertGrundeis
- Peter EhrlichMüller
- Cindy CassellPony Hütchen
- Elsa WagnerNana
- Eva Ingeborg ScholzFrau Tischbein
- Wolfgang VölzWachmeister Stucke
- David PetrychkaDienstag
- Brian RichardsonThe Professor
- Robert SwannHermann
Details
- Released
- 18 December 1964
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- AJ Carothers
- Box office
- $1.3M
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What Emil and the Detectives is based on
Emil and the Detectives is based on Emil and the Detectives (1928) by Erich Kästner.
1928
Emil and the Detectives
By Erich Kästner
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How long is Emil and the Detectives?
Emil and the Detectives runs 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Does Emil and the Detectives have a post-credits scene?
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Emil and the Detectives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Emil and the Detectives is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Emil and the Detectives on?
Emil and the Detectives is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Emil and the Detectives?
If you liked Emil and the Detectives, try How to Rob a Bank, Red Notice, Bandidas.
Who directed Emil and the Detectives?
Emil and the Detectives (1964) was directed by Peter Tewksbury and stars Walter Slezak, Bryan Russell, Roger Mobley.
What is Emil and the Detectives based on?
Emil and the Detectives is based on Emil and the Detectives (1928) by Erich Kästner.