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Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

  • 1994
  • PG-13
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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Jim Carrey in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)
A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins.
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A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins.A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins.A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins.

  • Director
    • Tom Shadyac
  • Writers
    • Jack Bernstein
    • Tom Shadyac
    • Jim Carrey
  • Stars
    • Jim Carrey
    • Courteney Cox
    • Sean Young
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    340K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    1,095
    117
    • Director
      • Tom Shadyac
    • Writers
      • Jack Bernstein
      • Tom Shadyac
      • Jim Carrey
    • Stars
      • Jim Carrey
      • Courteney Cox
      • Sean Young
    • 373User reviews
    • 74Critic reviews
    • 37Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 5 wins & 6 nominations total

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    Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey
    • Ace Ventura
    Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox
    • Melissa
    Sean Young
    Sean Young
    • Einhorn
    Tone Loc
    Tone Loc
    • Emilio
    • (as Tone Lōc)
    Dan Marino
    Dan Marino
    • Dan Marino
    Noble Willingham
    Noble Willingham
    • Riddle
    Troy Evans
    Troy Evans
    • Podacter
    Raynor Scheine
    Raynor Scheine
    • Woodstock
    Udo Kier
    Udo Kier
    • Camp
    Frank Adonis
    Frank Adonis
    • Vinnie
    Tiny Ron
    • Roc
    David Margulies
    David Margulies
    • Doctor
    John Capodice
    John Capodice
    • Aguado
    Judy Clayton
    Judy Clayton
    • Martha
    Bill Zuckert
    Bill Zuckert
    • Mr. Finkle
    Alice Drummond
    Alice Drummond
    • Mrs. Finkle
    Rebecca Ferratti
    Rebecca Ferratti
    • Sexy Woman
    Mark Margolis
    Mark Margolis
    • Shickadance
    • Director
      • Tom Shadyac
    • Writers
      • Jack Bernstein
      • Tom Shadyac
      • Jim Carrey
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The short scene during the party where Ace pulls the cellist's arm as he walks by, making him produce a false tone, was improvised by Jim Carrey.
    • Goofs
      Position of the stuffed dog relative to the door - it is impossible for Ace to have placed the fake dog in the position it is shown due to the direction the door opens in.
    • Quotes

      Ace Ventura: If I'm not back in five minutes... just wait longer.

    • Crazy credits
      At the beginning of the end credits, Ace can be heard saying Tone, put that big ass size 13 on and kick it for the homies."
    • Alternate versions
      A heavily edited version has aired on Cartoon Network removing all objectionable language and non-kid-friendly scenes.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Blink/Naked/I'll Do Anything/The Thing Called Love/Blue (1994)
    • Soundtracks
      POWER OF SUGGESTION
      Performed by Steve Stevens
      Written by Steve Stevens
      Courtesy of WARNER BROS. RECORDS INC.
      By Arrangement with WARNER SPECIAL PRODUCTS

    User reviews373

    Featured review
    7/10

    They don't make like this nowadays.

    This movie has a surprisingly great plot for a comedy. The jokes were ridiculous. If you love Jim Carrey, you probably love this.
    • Kdosda_Hegen
    • May 13, 2020
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • February 4, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Ace Ventura: Un detective diferente
    • Filming locations
      • Vizcaya Museum & Gardens - 3251 S Miami Avenue, Miami, Florida, USA
    • Production company
      • Morgan Creek Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $72,217,396
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,115,105
      • Feb 6, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $107,217,396
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • 4-Track Stereo
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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