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The Christmas Detective (2023): Cast

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The Christmas Detective is a 2023 mystery film directed by Winnifred Jong, starring Javicia Leslie as Kate Bennett, Brad James and Arnold Pinnock. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and was made on a reported $1.3 million budget.

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The Christmas Detective (2023) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Winnifred Jong
Genre
Mystery
Original language
English
Budget
$1.3M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Christmas Detective About?

The premise of The Christmas Detective without spoilers.

After a career in pageantry, Kate Bennett is trying to establish herself as a private investigator. When a local art gallery is targeted by a theft just before its grand opening, Kate partners with police detective Derek "Oak" Oakley. They must work together to solve the case before Christmas, giving Kate the opportunity to prove her skills and achieve her professional aspirations.

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Cast & crew

The Christmas Detective Cast & Characters

Javicia Leslie leads the cast as Kate Bennett, with Brad James as Derek 'Oak' Oakley and Arnold Pinnock as Gunner Fisk. Directed by Winnifred Jong; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Winnifred Jong

More films directed by Winnifred Jong: 24-Karat Christmas, Christmas Revisited and Mystery 101: Dead Talk.

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FAQ

The Christmas Detective FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of The Christmas Detective, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Christmas Detective?

The Christmas Detective runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Christmas Detective released?

The Christmas Detective was released on December 16, 2023.

Who directed The Christmas Detective?

The Christmas Detective was directed by Winnifred Jong.

More films by Winnifred Jong

Who is in the cast of The Christmas Detective?

The Christmas Detective stars Javicia Leslie as Kate Bennett, Brad James as Derek 'Oak' Oakley and Arnold Pinnock as Gunner Fisk, among 4 credited actors.

What was the budget of The Christmas Detective?

The Christmas Detective had a reported budget of $1.3 million.

Does The Christmas Detective have a post-credit scene?

No. The Christmas Detective has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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