---
title: "The Kid Detective"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-kid-detective-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 720755
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# The Kid Detective (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-kid-detective-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Kid Detective is a film first released in 2020. Catalogued under Comedy, Drama, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by Woods Entertainment, JoBro Productions. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A former child sleuth tackles his first adult murder case."

### Why Watch
- Witty blend of humor and mystery
- A relatable protagonist confronting adulthood
- Sharp commentary on self‑pity and hangovers

### Caveats & Content Note
- Bleak tone may not suit all tastes
- Pacing can feel deliberate
- Tone & Suitability: Contains mature themes and dark humor, making it appropriate for adult viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: comedy, drama, mystery, dark-humor

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-kid-detective-2020#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Evan Morgan
- **Networks / Studios**: Woods Entertainment, JoBro Productions

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Adam Brody** as *Abe Applebaum*
- **Sophie Nélisse** as *Caroline*
- **Tzi Ma** as *Mr. Chang*
- **Peter MacNeill** as *Principal Erwin*
- **Maurice Dean Wint** as *Constable Cleary*
- **Jonathan Whittaker** as *Mr. Applebaum*
- **Wendy Crewson** as *Mrs. Applebaum*
- **Sarah Sutherland** as *Lucy*
- **Kaitlyn Chalmers-Rizzato** as *Gracie Gulliver*
- **Kaleb Horn** as *Corey*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does The Kid Detective belong to?
It is a comedy‑drama mystery film.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour and 39 minutes.

### Q: When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on October 16, 2020.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The story follows a 31‑year‑old former kid detective.

### Q: What is the central premise?
He takes on his first adult case, investigating the brutal murder of a client’s boyfriend.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Kid Detective — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/720755)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*