

My Dad's a Detective
2009, Dutch. Directed by Will Wissink.
Sam and Star had long been friends. Sam's father is a detective and thus learn to know Ortwin. Ortwin's the rare parrot is in fact stolen. Ortwin's father enlists the help of Max, but Max is kidnapped during their quest by a gang of criminals. The kids put a chase with a speedboat and end up on a mysterious island fortress.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Dutch
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- Released
- 17 August 2009
- Original title
- Mijn Vader is een Detective: Het Geheimzinnige Forteiland
- Country
- Netherlands
- Written by
- Zebi Damen
- Budget
- $1.2M
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How long is My Dad's a Detective?
My Dad's a Detective runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is My Dad's a Detective on?
My Dad's a Detective isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 August 2009. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like My Dad's a Detective?
If you liked My Dad's a Detective, try White Fang 2: Myth of the White Wolf, Dora and the Search for Sol Dorado, The Magic Faraway Tree.
Who directed My Dad's a Detective?
My Dad's a Detective (2009) was directed by Will Wissink and stars Cees Geel, Tygo Gernandt, Camilla Siegertsz.