Emil and the Detectives is streaming on Disney Plus in Australia, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Availability checked 22 July 2026.
Where to watch Emil and the Detectives
🇦🇺 Australia
Good to know
- Director
- Peter Tewksbury
- Release date
- 1964-12-18
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $1,275,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Walt Disney Productions
About Emil and the Detectives
Emil and the Detectives is a 1964 movie in the Action, Adventure and Comedy genres, directed by Peter Tewksbury, starring Walter Slezak, Bryan Russell and Roger Mobley. It has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 32 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Emil and the Detectives in Australia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
When Emil travels by bus to Berlin to visit his family, his money is stolen by a crook who specializes in digging tunnels. While following the thief, Emil runs into Gustav, a young boy who gathers up all his friends to help Emil find the money. However, they get into more trouble than they bargained for when Emil's pickpocket turns out to be mixed up with a couple of notorious bank robbers.
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Themes & keywords
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Emil and the Detectives in Australia?+
In Australia, you can stream Emil and the Detectives on Disney Plus. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Is Emil and the Detectives on Netflix?+
Emil and the Detectives is not on Netflix in Australia right now, but you can stream it on Disney Plus.
How long is Emil and the Detectives?+
Emil and the Detectives has a runtime of 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
Who stars in Emil and the Detectives?+
Emil and the Detectives stars Walter Slezak, Bryan Russell, Roger Mobley, Heinz Schubert and Peter Ehrlich.
When did Emil and the Detectives come out?+
Emil and the Detectives is a 1964 movie directed by Peter Tewksbury.
What genre is Emil and the Detectives?+
Emil and the Detectives is Action, Adventure, Comedy and Crime film.
Who directed Emil and the Detectives?+
Emil and the Detectives was directed by Peter Tewksbury.
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