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- Kids may still be interested in this '60s Disney movie. The beauty of Emil and the Detectives is that it offers young viewers, like all the best children's movies, a view of the world in which kids can exercise autonomy and agency in lives otherwise dominated by the often-incompetent adults who are usually in charge.
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May 8, 2024 · Emil and the Detectives is probably Erich Kästner’s best-known work, mostly the Jewish author’s books were burned in Germany during World War II but also because it launched the whole genre of childrens’ detective stories Interestingly, we’ve seen one of his works adapted before, and that film is much more famous than this one.
Kids outsmart criminals in engaging detective story. Read Common Sense Media's Emil and the Detectives review, age rating, and parents guide.
- Peter Tewksbury
- Barbara Shulgasser-Parker
- Disney+
Emil and the Detectives is a 1964 American crime comedy film directed by Peter Tewksbury based on the novel Emil and the Detectives by German author Erich Kästner. The film stars Walter Slezak and Bryan Russell.
A Disney adaptation of Erich Kästner's novel about a boy who tries to recover his stolen money with the help of his cousin and some friends. The film features Walter Slezak, Bryan Russell and Roger Mobley as the main actors, and has some trivia, goofs and quotes.
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- Comedy, Crime, Drama
- Peter Tewksbury
- 1964-12-18
I do feel 'Emil and the Detectives' could've been bigger and better, there's a load of good ingredients there. With that said, it is still a film that has its...
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- Bryan Russell
- Peter Tewksbury
- Kids & Family, Adventure
"Emil and the Detectives" is one such movie, and upon watching it, it's pretty clear why the movie has been forgotten - it's not very good at all. I have not read the classic children's book the movie is based on, but it has to be a lot better and engaging than this movie plays out.
A movie adaptation of the classic children's novel by Erich Kästner, about a boy who tries to recover his stolen money with the help of his friends. The movie features action, adventure, comedy and crime genres, and is directed by Peter Tewksbury.
