Emil and the Detectives(2026)
Emil und die Detektive
Emil and the Detectives Synopsis
Emil is spending his summer vacation with his grandmother in Berlin. But on the train there, he is robbed by the ruthless con artist Max Grundeis and a wild adventure begins! Together with his friends Pony, Gustav, Dienstag, Anh, and Jason, Emil sets off in pursuit and embarks on a fast-paced detective hunt across Berlin.
Emil and the Detectives (2026) is a family, adventure and mystery film directed by David Dietl, released on September 24, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Nicholas Jonah Peter, Merlin Sandmeyer, Luise Heyer and Lara Toni Lüdders. Viewers rate it 8.8 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- David Dietl
- Writers:
- Erich Kästner, Antonia Scheurlen
- Producers:
- Tobias Timme, Sebastian Werninger, Katharina Rietz
- Cinematographer:
- Philip Peschlow
- Composer:
- Michael Kamm
- Production:
- UFA Fiction, Warner Bros. Film Productions Germany
- Status:
- Released
Emil and the Detectives Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nicholas Jonah Peter
as Emil Tischbein
Merlin Sandmeyer
as Max Grundeis
Luise Heyer
as Anna Tischbein
- Lara Toni Lüdders
Lara Toni Lüdders
as Pony
- Kilian Kasa
Kilian Kasa
as Gustav
- Bela Louis Plass
Bela Louis Plass
as Dienstag
- Ai Vy Bui
Ai Vy Bui
as Anh
Camille Moltzen
as Jason
Ursula Werner
as Renate Tischbein
Danilo Kamperidis
as Arman
Amy Mußul
as Polizistin Müller
Yung Ngo
as Herr Nguyen
Key crew
Directed by David Dietl, written by Erich Kästner and Antonia Scheurlen, produced by Tobias Timme, Sebastian Werninger and Katharina Rietz.
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Emil and the Detectives Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.8/10 from 2 ratings.
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Emil and the Detectives – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Emil and the Detectives online?
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Emil and the Detectives (2026) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Emil and the Detectives?
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The main cast of Emil and the Detectives (2026) includes Nicholas Jonah Peter, Merlin Sandmeyer, Luise Heyer, Lara Toni Lüdders and Kilian Kasa. The film was directed by David Dietl. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Emil and the Detectives released?
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Emil and the Detectives was released on September 24, 2026 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Emil and the Detectives worth watching?
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Emil and the Detectives (2026) holds an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, adventure and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.