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The Kid Detective is a 2020 Canadian mystery comedy-drama written and directed by Evan Morgan. The film stars Adam Brody as Abe Applebaum, a once-celebrated childhood sleuth who has grown into a disillusioned adult running a failing private investigation agency. The narrative shifts from lighthearted comedy to neo-noir thriller when a young client, played by Sophie Nélisse, hires him to solve her first serious case involving a brutal murder. It targets audiences who appreciate character-driven mysteries and subversions of classic detective tropes.
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What is The Kid Detective about?
Adam Brody plays Abe Applebaum, a former child sleuth who is now 31 and mostly handles trivial local cases. His first adult case begins when Caroline hires him to investigate the murder of her boyfriend.
Is The Kid Detective really a children's movie?
No. It is a 2020 Canadian mystery comedy-drama written and directed by Evan Morgan, and the murder investigation gives the story a much darker tone than its title suggests.
Who stars in The Kid Detective?
Adam Brody plays Abe, while Sophie Nélisse plays Caroline. The cast also includes Wendy Crewson, Sarah Sutherland, and Tzi Ma.
What happened to Abe's childhood friend Gracie?
Gracie Gulliver disappeared when Abe was 12, and the case was never solved. That failure remains central to Abe's adult life and explains why the new murder case carries more weight than a normal client job.
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