The Kid Detective is a 2020 dark comedy-drama film directed by Evan Morgan. The film stars Adam Brody as a once-celebrated kid detective named Abe Applebaum, who is now struggling to make ends meet as an adult.
Abe spends his days drinking and wallowing in self-pity, while still solving trivial mysteries for his small town. However, when a naive young woman named Caroline (Sophie Nélisse) hires him to solve the murder of her boyfriend, Abe is forced to confront his own inadequacies and the dark secrets of his town.
As the investigation progresses, Abe discovers that his hometown holds many long-buried secrets, and that Caroline's case is far more complex than he anticipated. With the help of his former assistant and friend, Gracie (Sarah Sutherland), Abe must navigate through a labyrinth of deceit and danger to uncover the truth about Caroline's boyfriend's murder.
The Kid Detective is a darkly comedic take on the classic detective story, exploring themes of growing up, morality, and the complexities of small-town life. The film received positive reviews for its unique blend of humor and drama, as well as for Brody's compelling performance as the titular character.
