Going Undercover
1988, English. Directed by James Kenelm Clarke.
A top-notch detective never stops until every single clue is uncovered.
Forever bungling private investigator Henry Brilliant has been hired by Maxine de la Hunt to protect her step-daughter Marigold during her trip to Denmark. A real caring parent should have hired an army of P.I.s to protect Marigold from Mr. Brilliant. His name, he's not.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Cast & crew
- James Kenelm ClarkeDirector
- Chris LemmonHenry Brilliant
- Jean SimmonsMaxine de la Hunt
- Lea ThompsonMarigold de la Hunt
- Viveca LindforsMrs. Bellinger
- Mills WatsonBilly O'Shea
- Jewel ShepardPeaches
- Nancy CartwrightStephanie
- Joe Michael TerryGary
- Adam WestHenry's Father (uncredited)
- Birgitte BruunLisa
- Shawn StevensSaxophone Player
Details
- Released
- 17 June 1988
- Country
- United States of America
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Going Undercover runs 89 minutes (1h 29m).
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Going Undercover is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Going Undercover on?
Going Undercover isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 17 June 1988. (Checked 31 October 2026.)
What movies are like Going Undercover?
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Who directed Going Undercover?
Going Undercover (1988) was directed by James Kenelm Clarke and stars Chris Lemmon, Jean Simmons, Lea Thompson.