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Emil and the Detectives

7.219311h 15mMovieFamilyComedyCrime

When a suspicious man bribes Emil with chocolate in return for a bundle of cash, the young lad thinks of a plan to catch him.

DirectorGerhard Lamprecht
WritersErich Kästner·Billy Wilder
ProducerGünther Stapenhorst

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 3 other countries

Emil and the Detectives isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Austria, Germany, Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Gerhard Lamprecht

RWRolf Wenkhaus
Rolf Wenkhaus
Emil Tischbein
KHKäthe Haack
Käthe Haack
Frau Tischbein
FRFritz Rasp
Fritz Rasp
Grundeis
RB
Rudolf Biebrach
Wachmeister Jeschke
OEOlga Engl
Olga Engl
Großmama
ILInge Landgut
Inge Landgut
Pony Hütchen
HS
Hans Joachim Schaufuß
Gustav mit der Hupe
HRHans Richter
Hans Richter
Fliegender Hirsch
HL
Hans Löhr
Dienstag
ER
Ernst-Eberhard Reling
Gerold
WK
Waldemar Kupczyk
Mittenzwei
HS
Hubert Schmitz
Professor

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Emil and the Detectives — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Emil and the Detectives?

Emil and the Detectives isn't on any streaming service in Australia yet, but it's available in Austria, Germany and Japan. Streaming rights differ by country — switch your country in the header to see where.

Is Emil and the Detectives on Netflix?

No, Emil and the Detectives is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

Is Emil and the Detectives on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Emil and the Detectives isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch Emil and the Detectives for free?

Emil and the Detectives isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.