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Sam Steele and the Junior Detective Agency

  • 2009
  • G
  • 1h 27m
IMDb RATING
4.3/10
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Jacob Hays and Katherine McNamara in Sam Steele and the Junior Detective Agency (2009)
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13-year-old Sam Steele Jr. forms his own private detective agency to emulate his father, Des Moines detective Sam Steele, and helps track down a jewel thief.13-year-old Sam Steele Jr. forms his own private detective agency to emulate his father, Des Moines detective Sam Steele, and helps track down a jewel thief.13-year-old Sam Steele Jr. forms his own private detective agency to emulate his father, Des Moines detective Sam Steele, and helps track down a jewel thief.

  • Director
    • Tom Whitus
  • Writer
    • Tom Whitus
  • Stars
    • Luke Perry
    • M. Emmet Walsh
    • Jacob Hays
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  • IMDb RATING
    4.3/10
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    • Director
      • Tom Whitus
    • Writer
      • Tom Whitus
    • Stars
      • Luke Perry
      • M. Emmet Walsh
      • Jacob Hays
    • 7User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Luke Perry
    Luke Perry
    • The Cat
    M. Emmet Walsh
    M. Emmet Walsh
    • Chief Van Owen
    Jacob Hays
    Jacob Hays
    • Sam Steele Jr.
    Darren Kennedy
    Darren Kennedy
    • Detective Sam Steele
    Katherine McNamara
    Katherine McNamara
    • Emma Marsh
    Jilanne Marie Klaus
    Jilanne Marie Klaus
    • Kathy Steele
    • (as Jilanne Klaus)
    Michael A. Delia
    • Detective Artemis Fogle
    • (as Michael A. Delia)
    Holly Reimer
    • Lenore Cash
    Lee Look
    • Fireman Dave Marsh
    Kerry Scram
    • Casey Marsh
    Mik Scriba
    Mik Scriba
    • Deputy Fire Chief Daniel Carr
    Connor Bredbeck
    • Melvin
    Sarah Killion
    • Belinda Martin
    Tammy Brice
    Tammy Brice
    • Ms. Carmichael
    Vince Valdez
    • Officer Martinson
    Paul M. Walker III
    • Crime Scene Tech
    Jeffrey Hyler
    • Joey Ames
    Grant Carricker
    • Kevin Ames
    • Director
      • Tom Whitus
    • Writer
      • Tom Whitus
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    Caveman_otr

    Untalented Ripp off

    Is it just me?? But this seems to be an untalented rip off of the the Encyclopedia Brown series.. Similar characters, though due to writers limitations, not nearly as good. Even the character relationships tend to be direct rip offs Sam is the junior Detective,, His father happens to be the town detective.. his secretary Lenore is the brawn of the agency.. I think the writers assumed if they went back in time for inspiration, nobody would notice the theft, and their extreme lack of talent..

    If your kids are interested in detective stories look up the originals Encyclopedia Brown..
    8stiffrohit

    The best detective agency

    That's Great !Its really loved the whole experience and will definitely provided relief. Its so very well work experience in detective agency. I have expressed about very well this detective agency. Its collect the true evidence through surveillance and they are providing highly satisfaction and reliability. They are able to stay for all surveillance, they try to facing the evidence for you. I agree that the concept is unique and the idea behind it is quite good. The story is telling detective agency at the entrance is original, and several case solved through these. That is a good responsible detective agency and easy for contact.
    5ballagher

    Kids loved it...but they can overlook brutal acting

    Movie is fun for younger kids. Lots of adventure and mystery. Parents typically end up watching movies with the kids and this one stood out as one of the worst acting performances from most of the characters that we've ever seen. Luckily the kids see past this but I can't help but think the movie would have been so much better if they used real actors. Poor Luke Perry...how his star has diminished. It's almost funny to see him try and do an accent. I don't even think this would warrant being considered a made for TV flick as it's so low budget. Still can't believe we pay for this garbage acting but as long as the kids like it, can't complain too much. Would think kids over 10 would be interested though...a little to simple a story.
    10EmmaC-013

    this movie fundamentally shaped me

    After watching sam steele and the junior detective agency, i will never again be the same woman. The excellency displayed in this artifact of cinema is unparalleled. This is luke perry's best work. This is emmett walsh's best work (even better than blade runner). This movie saved my marriage, my career, and my life. I have renewed zest and vigor to take on the world of criminals i encounter. I will continue to stay strong in my detective practice so that one day i might a criminal as dastardly as the cat. Thank you!
    1gmbarker-08991

    Worst movie

    Laughable. The whole thing was so bad. From the acting, to the filming to the props. It was all bad. And Luke Perry... it makes me sad he did this.

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    Drew Barrymore and Pat Welsh in E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982)
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    • Release date
      • January 4, 2011 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Jr Detective Agency
    • Filming locations
      • Des Moines, Iowa, USA
    • Production companies
      • Silver Hills Pictures
      • Zingraff Motion Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 27m(87 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

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