Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective (2009): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective is a 2009 crime comedy directed by David Mickey Evans, starring Ralph Waite as Grandpa Ventura, Ann Cusack and Josh Flitter. It runs 1 hour 33 minutes and earned $117,421 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 33m (93 min)
- Director
- David Mickey Evans
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Morgan Creek Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective About?
The premise of Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
He swears, “I’ll try to be normal,” but for 12‑year‑old Ace Ventura Jr., normal means diving into outrageous pet investigations. He tracks down missing mutts, rescues kidnapped kittens, and hunts for gone‑missing gators, all while leaving a trail of slapstick chaos and animal‑loving antics that keep the neighborhood in stitches.
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective Themes & Keywords
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- five word title
- slimehouse
- child protagonist
- pet detective
- pet
- male protagonist
- detective
- reference to tiger woods
- reference to ace ventura
- universal theme park orlando
- universal studios orlando
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- camel
- legacy character
- 2000s
- child's point of view
- direct to video sequel to theatrical movie
- third part
- sequel
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective Cast & Characters
Ralph Waite leads the cast as Grandpa Ventura, with Ann Cusack as Melissa Ventura and Josh Flitter as Ace Ventura, Jr.. Directed by David Mickey Evans; 61 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Mickey Evans
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Ralph Waite as Grandpa Ventura - Ann Cusack as Melissa Ventura
- Josh Flitter as Ace Ventura, Jr.
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Jeff Chase as Pennington's Bodyguard
Also Starring in Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective
· 57 more- Art LaFleur Russell Hollander
- Terry Loughlin Horse Owner
- Jessica Blackmore Assistant with White Horse (uncredited)
- Jim R. Coleman Judge
- Brian Patrick Clarke Quenton Pennington Sr.
- Lisa Buckley Miss Foster - Ox's Pet Store Clerk (uncredited)
- Adam Vernier Agent #1
- Andy Ussach Pennington's Butler (uncredited)
- Aubrey Shea Daniella
- William Haze Magician
- Cullen Douglas Dr. Sickinger
- Justin Brown Churro Guy (uncredited)
- Jesse Kozel Neighbor (uncredited)
- Chris Adler Pennington's Bodyguard (uncredited)
- Tom Hillmann Trooper
- Veryl Jones Museum Security Guard
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- Reed Alexander Quenton Pennington, Jr.
- Jennifer Badger Security Team Leader (uncredited)
- Haley Sehgal Party Kid #2
- Jen Halbert Tabby's Entourage (uncredited)
- Austin Rogers A Plus
- Carina Conti Tara
- Sam Bauso FBI Agent (uncredited)
- David W. Scott Pennington's Bodyguard (uncredited)
- Sam Lonigro Girls Swim Team Member (uncredited)
- Jeremy Palko CSI Agent (uncredited)
- Lisa Glaze Teacher
- Emma Lockhart Laura Wilson
- Shane Costa Pennington's Bodyguard
- Brandon Migliore Crash Car Driver
- Rhiannon Roberts Park Guest
- Ashley Milchman Emo Kid #1
- Brooke Milchman Emo Kid #2
- Morgan Curschman Girl Swimmer #1
- Paige Huston Girl Swimmer #2
- Trevin Lica Bully
- Jabari Ty'ree Shaffer Boy
- Kendall Ganey Little Girl at Spelling Bee
- John Connon Tour Guide
- Phil Ramirez Prosecutor
- Karel Wright Tabby's Handler
- Jeff Farley Tabby's Security Officer
- Patrick Hoover Party Kid #1
- Connor Boyle Overwhelmed Kid
- Tom Brooks Agent #2
- Cristina Huang Park Guest
- Dakota Marooney Kid at Party
- Karl Anthony Laura's Dad (uncredited)
- Chase "Uzzle" Carter FBI Agent (uncredited)
- Bayley Ellenburg Witness (uncredited)
- Omar Elkalyoubie Chinese Dignitary (uncredited)
- Annie Kidwell County Prisoner (uncredited)
- Noah Kronenberger Park Guest (uncredited)
- Jennifer Lonardo Teacher (uncredited)
- Leslie Maine FBI Agent (uncredited)
- Noah Schnacky Swim Team Boy (uncredited)
- Emily Rose Everhard
More from David Mickey Evans
More films directed by David Mickey Evans: Smitty, Wilder Days, Beethoven’s 4th and Beethoven’s 3rd.
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective Plot Summary
What happens in Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ace Ventura, Jr. (Josh Flitter) is an eccentric and offbeat private detective in Miami who has a knack for rescuing tame or captive animals. He copes with chronic rent struggles and enduring jabs from the local police, led by Lieutenant Einhorn, while he stumbles through a case that could redefine his career. When Melissa Robinson, the Miami Dolphins’ publicist, hires him to locate Snowflake, the team’s kidnapped Bottlenose dolphin and its mascot ahead of the big game, Ace dives into a world where every clue seems strange, yet somehow connected to a high-stakes sport spectacle.
Full summary
The whole story of Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective, scene by scene
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective Box Office
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective grossed $117,421 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$117.4K
- International
- $117.4K
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective.
How Well Do You Know Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective?
9 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What is the profession of Ace Ventura in the film?
Cars in Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective
16 cars on screen, including the GEM e4 and the 2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD.
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2003 Chevrolet Silverado HD Minor role -
1994 International 3000-Series Minor role -
2004 Bentley Continental GT Background role
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Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective?
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective runs 1 hour 33 minutes (93 minutes).
When was Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective released?
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective was released on March 3, 2009.
Who directed Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective?
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective was directed by David Mickey Evans.
More films by David Mickey Evans Who is in the cast of Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective?
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective stars Ralph Waite as Grandpa Ventura, Ann Cusack as Melissa Ventura and Josh Flitter as Ace Ventura, Jr., among 61 credited actors.
How much did Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective make at the box office?
Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective grossed $117,421 worldwide.
Does Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective have a post-credit scene?
No. Ace Ventura Jr: Pet Detective has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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