IMDb 2.1 2009 HD

Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective

Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective

2009
Adventure Comedy Crime Family
93 min PG USA
3.375 / 10
2.1 IMDB

"I will try to be normal" 12-year-old Ace Ventura Jr. promises. Thats cool, except whats normal for him is finding missing mutts, kidnapped kitties or gone gators and…

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director David Mickey Evans
Starring
Josh Flitter / Emma Lockhart / Ann Cusack / Cullen Douglas / Art LaFleur / Austin Rogers / Reed Alexander / Carina Conti

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

predictable lighthearted chaotic family-friendly uninspired energetic mild derivative fun earnest low-stakes

Reviews

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Isabelle Moreau
Apr 30, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective offers a familiar, if somewhat softened, echo of its predecessor's anarchic charm. Josh Flitter takes on the role of the younger Ventura, a boy whose attempts at normalcy inevitably descend into animal-centric hijinks.…

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Oliver Davies
Apr 30, 2026
1.0 / 5
1.0

Attempting to recapture the wild spirit of Ace Ventura proves a challenging feat, and Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective falls considerably short. Josh Flitter plays the son of the infamous pet detective, embarking on his own animal-finding missions…

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Sophia Chen
Apr 30, 2026
2.5 / 5
2.5

For those seeking a straightforward, kid-friendly romp, Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective might just hit the spot. The film centres on the titular youngster, played by Josh Flitter, who promises to try and be normal, a vow that…

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Marcus Bellwether
Apr 30, 2026
1.5 / 5
1.5

One might hope for a spark of the original's manic energy in Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective, but alas, it's largely absent. Josh Flitter steps into the oversized shoes of the pet sleuth, tasked with creating mayhem while…

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Eleanor Vance
Apr 30, 2026
2.0 / 5
2.0

Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective arrives with a certain, albeit faint, whiff of nostalgia for those who remember the original Jim Carrey escapades. Young Josh Flitter takes on the mantle of the titular pet detective, promising 'hilarious chaos'…

FAQs

Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective certainly aims to capture the spirit of its predecessor, focusing on a young protagonist inheriting the 'pet detective' mantle. The plot summary highlights a commitment to 'hilarious chaos' and animal-centric cases, echoing the established tone of the franchise. While the original films were known for Jim Carrey's unique physical comedy, this instalment shifts the focus to a younger actor, suggesting an attempt to introduce the concept to a new generation while retaining the core comedic premise.