Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made.

Name: Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Family
Released: 2020-02-07
Duration: 99 min
Cast: Winslow Fegley, Ophelia Lovibond, Kyle Bornheimer, Craig Robinson, Chloe Coleman

Great detective. Questionable methods.

Timmy runs a detective agency with an imaginary polar-bear partner and enormous confidence. A missing vehicle, school expectations, and changes at home force him to investigate a world that rarely matches his own explanations.

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Why it’s a little special

Deadpan humor and a distinctive child's-eye perspective make room for discussions about imagination, friendship, and accepting help.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Family financial stress, an absent parent, school trouble, mild language, and minor peril. Timmy's misunderstandings create much of the comedy.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Tom McCarthy
Starring: Winslow Fegley, Ophelia Lovibond, Kyle Bornheimer, Craig Robinson, Chloe Coleman, Kei, Ai-Chan Carrier, Wallace Shawn, Chris Martinez, Ruby Matenko, Arlo Weierhauser, Alan H. King
Release date: February 7, 2020
Runtime: 99 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Family
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Language: English

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