---
title: "Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/timmy-failure-mistakes-were-made-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 550440
imdb_id: "tt6820324"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 99
community_rating: 6.2
vote_count: 197
content_rating: "PG"
---

# Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/timmy-failure-mistakes-were-made-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made is a 2020 family, comedy, fantasy, and mystery film directed by Tom McCarthy and released on Disney+. The story follows an 11-year-old boy who believes he is the best detective in town and runs an agency named Total Failures alongside his best friend, an imaginary 1,200-pound polar bear.

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes and is based directly on the first book of the same name. It is produced by Alexander Dostal, Tom McCarthy, and Jim Whitaker, offering a whimsical viewing experience suited for family audiences.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An imaginative eleven-year-old boy runs a detective agency with his imaginary polar bear."

### Why Watch
- Features an 11-year-old protagonist who believes he is the best detective in town.
- Follows the adventures of the Total Failures agency.
- Includes a 1,200-pound polar bear best friend.

### Caveats & Content Note
- Viewers looking for strictly gritty realism might find the fantasy elements too whimsical.
- Tone & Suitability: It is a family, comedy, fantasy, and mystery film with a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #family, #comedy, #fantasy, #mystery, #imaginary-friend

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Wonder Project Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Tom McCarthy
- **Networks / Studios**: Walt Disney Pictures, Whitaker Entertainment, Slow Pony

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Winslow Fegley** as *Timmy Failure*
- **Ophelia Lovibond** as *Patty Failure*
- **Wallace Shawn** as *Mr. Crocus*
- **Craig Robinson** as *Mr. Jenkins*
- **Kyle Bornheimer** as *Crispin*
- **Ai-chan Carrier** as *Corrina Corrina*
- **Chloe Coleman** as *Molly Moskins*
- **Kei** as *Rollo Tookus*
- **Caitlin Weierhauser** as *Flo*
- **Santiago Veizaga** as *Gunnar*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made?
The film was released on Disney+.

### Q: Is the film based on a book?
Yes, it is based directly on the first book of the same name.

### Q: What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Tom McCarthy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/550440)
- [Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timmy_Failure:_Mistakes_Were_Made)
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