A group of former Encyclopedia Brown-style child-detectives struggle to solve an adult mystery.
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Cast
| Donald Glover | ... |
Jason
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| D.C. Pierson | ... |
Duncan
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| Dominic Dierkes | ... |
Charlie
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| Aubrey Plaza | ... |
Kelly
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| Glenn Kalison | ... |
Robert
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Peter Saati | ... |
Leroy
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| Kay Cannon | ... |
Destiny
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| Bobby Moynihan | ... |
Jordy
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| Matt Walsh | ... |
Jim
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| John Lutz | ... |
Frank
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| Robbie Sublett | ... |
Ricky Appleman
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| Tom Shillue | ... |
Alan McGinty
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| Kevin Dotcom Brown | ... |
Bouncer
(as Kevin Brown)
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| Ellie Kemper | ... |
Jamie
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| Jon Daly | ... |
Greg
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| Will Hines | ... |
Mr. Stevens
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| Gregory Burke | ... |
Football Player
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| Neil Casey | ... |
Broken Man
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Lillian Chandler | ... |
Mrs. Kimmel
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Daphne Ciccarelle | ... |
Brianna
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| Dan Eckman | ... |
Bread Squeezer
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George Eckman | ... |
Old Man McGinty
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| Cheryl Freeman | ... |
Mrs. Rogers
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Joe James | ... |
Security Guard
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Heidi May Johnson | ... |
Robert's Wife
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| Anthony King | ... |
Office Worker
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| Kristopher Kling | ... |
Sam
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John Kneeland | ... |
Officer Mills
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| Kianna Rose Louisor | ... |
Playground Kid
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| Meggie McFadden | ... |
Cathy
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Nick Packard | ... |
Dougie
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| Ben Rodgers | ... |
Caleb
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Xavier Salazar | ... |
Eric
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Calvin Santiago | ... |
Sad Kid
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| Ben Schwartz | ... |
Dougie's Buddy
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John Sefel | ... |
Murphy
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| Ron Simons | ... |
Mr. Rogers
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Steve Stout | ... |
Tyler
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Ben Tabor | ... |
Playground Kid
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Danielle Morse | ... |
Picketer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Dan Eckman | ||
Written by
| D.C. Pierson | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Donald Glover | ... | (screenplay) and |
| Dominic Dierkes | ... | (screenplay) |
| Dan Eckman | ... | (story) and |
| Dominic Dierkes | ... | (story) and |
| Donald Glover | ... | (story) and |
| Meggie McFadden | ... | (story) and |
| D.C. Pierson | ... | (story) |
Produced by
| Dominic Dierkes | ... | executive producer |
| Dan Eckman | ... | executive producer |
| Alexis Fish | ... | line producer |
| Donald Glover | ... | executive producer |
| Meggie McFadden | ... | executive producer / producer |
| D.C. Pierson | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Donald Glover | ... | (original score) |
Cinematography by
| Austin F. Schmidt | ||
| Howard E Smith | ... | co-cinematographer |
Editing by
| Dan Eckman | ||
Editorial Department
| Robbie Renfrow | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Max Wink | ... | assistant editor |
Casting By
| Jodi Collins | ||
Production Design by
| Lisa Myers | ||
Art Direction by
| D.C. Pierson | ... | supervising art director |
Costume Design by
| Konzie Koenig | ... | (as Kristen Konzet) |
Makeup Department
| Natalie Cora | ... | key hair stylist / key makeup artist / special makeup effects artist |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Patrick Huber | ... | first assistant director |
| Tay Schumaker | ... | second assistant director |
| Amy Williams | ... | second second assistant director |
Art Department
| Joe James | ... | property master |
| Nicholas Lareau | ... | assistant property master |
| Cora Paradiso | ... | assistant art director |
Sound Department
| Bob Dziemian | ... | sound effects editor |
| Lou Esposito | ... | sound designer (2008) |
| Ryan Heiferman | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Keith Hodne | ... | dialog mixer |
| Matthew Janson | ... | sound mixer |
| Mike McVearry | ... | boom operator |
| Pete Nenortas | ... | boom operator |
| Loui Ramon | ... | foley artist |
Visual Effects by
| Alastor Arnold | ... | digital intermediate colorist |
| Michael DeBeer | ... | visual effects supervisor |
| D.C. Pierson | ... | end titles (as DC Pierson) |
Stunts
| John Schuman | ... | stunt coordinator |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Bryce Boucher | ... | electrician |
| Mark Brochu | ... | best boy grip |
| Fletcher Burns | ... | grip |
| Andrew Patrick Byrd | ... | grip (as Andrew P. Byrd) |
| Jason Cleary | ... | camera technician |
| Beecher Cotton | ... | camera operator |
| Jeff Eckman | ... | behind-the-scenes videographer |
| Bernard Evans | ... | gaffer |
| Tom Fitzgerald | ... | jib dolly grip |
| Joe Giroux | ... | electrician |
| Afton Grant | ... | Steadicam operator |
| Ethan Gutt | ... | dolly grip |
| Marcos Herrera | ... | camera intern |
| James Lewis | ... | electrician |
| Lucas Loureiro | ... | second assistant camera |
| Branden James Maxham | ... | key grip (as Brandon James Maxham) |
| Brandon J. Meadows | ... | grip |
| Bryant Naro | ... | electrician |
| Carson Reaves | ... | first assistant camera |
| Jeremy Rodriguez | ... | key grip |
| Robert Toth | ... | best boy electric |
| Wally Webber | ... | grip |
| Adam Wilkins | ... | grip |
Casting Department
| Jessica Rotondi | ... | casting assistant |
| John Sefel | ... | casting: New Hampshire |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Jennifer Belkus | ... | additional wardrobe |
| Katrina Davis | ... | wardrobe captain |
Additional Crew
| Nicholas Barton | ... | production assistant |
| David Beede | ... | production assistant |
| Abby Dawson | ... | production accountant |
| Jeff Eckman | ... | production assistant / set medic |
| Jon Garon | ... | legal services |
| Ben Heald | ... | production assistant |
| Matt Hoffman | ... | production assistant |
| Heidi May Johnson | ... | production coordinator |
| Kyle Lafleur | ... | production assistant |
| Jason Mazzarino | ... | production assistant |
| Nick Packard | ... | production assistant |
| Ryan Sartor | ... | production assistant |
| John Schuman | ... | armorer |
| David Sidorov | ... | production assistant |
| Arnold Soko | ... | production assistant |
| Jack Wojchiehowski | ... | production assistant |
Thanks
| Gigi Causey | ... | thanks |
| Matt Newton | ... | the producers wish to thank (as Matthew Newton) |
Production Companies
- Derrick Comedy Productions
- Offhollywood Digital (Digital Intermediate)
Distributors
- Roadside Attractions (2009) (United States) (theatrical)
- 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- Lionsgate Home Entertainment (2010) (United States) (DVD)
- Maple Pictures (2010) (Canada) (DVD)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (tv) (PAY)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2010) (Australia)
- Umbrella Entertainment (2010) (Australia) (video) (VOD)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Big Yellow Duck (audio post-production facility)
- Cinematic Stunts (firearms)
- Offhollywood Digital (camera equipment provided by)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Three clueless high school nerds, best friends for years, call themselves the "Mystery Team" and solve neighborhood crimes - such as who poked a finger in a pie cooling on a window ledge - cute at seven but foolish at 18. Then, one morning, a young girl pays them a dime to find out who murdered her parents the night before and took her grandmother's ring. Using inept methods, the team lucks onto the trail of the bad guys. Can they bumble to success and a renewed reputation? And what about coming of age?
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| Taglines | One big case. Zero clue. See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Opening Weekend United States | $7,840, 30 Aug 2009 |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | The three members of the mystery team are part of a comedy group called Derrick Comedy from New York University in 2006. See more » |
| Goofs | Just after Jason hits Kelly with the broom, he goes into the kitchen and you can see the finger of a crew member in the lower left hand corner signal Kelly to give her next line, "Why are you here?" See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Dinner for Schmucks/Charlie St. Cloud/Get Low (2010). See more » |
| Soundtracks | The Stand See more » |
| Crazy Credits | The bear in the man's picture at the end of the movie is credited as "White Bear" - "Himself" See more » |
| Quotes |
Jason:
She's really something, it's just... I'm no good with girls. Frank: Oh, you're whipped! [imitates whipping] Jim: [interrupting] Frank! Sometimes I wish you didn't beat that cancer. I really do. See more » |