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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Tom Shadyac

Producer:

James G. Robinson

Writer:

Jack Bernstein, Jim Carrey

Release Date:

Feb 4, 1994

Runtime:

1hr 26m

Synopsis

A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins.

Cast

  • Jim Carrey
  • Courteney Cox
  • Sean Young
  • Tone Loc
  • Dan Marino
  • Noble Willingham
  • Troy Evans
  • Raynor Scheine
  • Udo Kier
  • Frank Adonis

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • May 27, 2026

    That took a turn!

    1.1K Likes
    James (Schaffrillas)
    James (Schaffrillas)
    Jun 23, 2018

    Hasn't aged well. The noted transphobia is undoubtedly an issue, but just as bad is the blatant sexism. Ventura trading work for sexual favours, demeaning women. It's hard to think of a more repellent scene in a film effectively aimed at young audiences than the final…

    1.4K Likes
    TheOwlBlind
    TheOwlBlind
    May 16, 2020

    OOOOOOOOF. This movie aged like a fine wine that was opened 25 years ago and left sitting outside.

    1.3K Likes
    DaOConnman
    DaOConnman
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    Jun 29, 2021

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

    1.1K Likes
    Apelsins
    Apelsins
    May 23, 2020

    will forever be quoting "like a glove" regardless of how shitty my park is

    899 Likes
    adambolt
    adambolt
    Jun 21, 2020

    dad got to pick the movie 😐

    601 Likes
    Claire
    Claire
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    Jul 5, 2021

    this felt like a fake film

    590 Likes
    molly
    molly
    Mar 9, 2018

    The first two thirds of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective are fantastic. There's constant laughs and it's surprisingly witty for such a manic, seemingly lowbrow affair. Jim Carrey is also perfect in his physical, goofy performance. It's a shame then that the final third is…

    527 Likes
    Darren Carver-Balsiger
    Darren Carver-Balsiger
    Jun 28, 2020

    Jim Carrey at his most 'Jim Carreyness'. And it's fantastic.

    496 Likes
    Hendo (The Movie Journey)
    Hendo (The Movie Journey)
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  • John Doe
    John Doe liked
    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

    Absolutely hilarious! If you’re looking for a silly, amusing movie this is it. Jim Carrey gives one of his best performances as Ace Ventura, and it truly seems this role was made for him!

    2 🔥 2 2Y
    MrBallsMcgee
    MrBallsMcgee loved
    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

    Any Jim Carrey role is a great watch

    1 🔥 2 3Y
    Krister Anderson
    Krister Anderson liked
    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

    This is a really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really funny movie alrig

    1 😂 1 2Y
  • Samuele Angelillo
    Samuele Angelillo loved
    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

    Ho dovuto mettere da parte il fatto che le faccette di Carrey mi imbarazzano un sacco peroʻ è davvero divertente, la musica, le sue mosse, le cose surreali che fa lo fanno sembrare uscito da un fumetto. Bellissimo da vedere in famiglia secondo me

    3 6M
    lyn
    lyn disliked
    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

    Honestly in my opinion it was an extremely weird movie. The humour is very elementary and I hated the whole plot of it. Also, he does not even take care of the pets better than the original owners- so he kind of defeated the whole purpose. 2/10

    🔥 1 3Y
    Cecilie
    Cecilie is "meh" on
    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

    It’s honestly too much. Some of his lines are pretty funny tho but it’s too goofy for me. 3/10

    🔥 1 2Y
  • Dreykarr
    Dreykarr disliked
    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

    It’s cool until the end, then it’s just gross

    🔥 1 3Y
    Jikitiz
    Jikitiz is "meh" on
    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

    Ace😔

    😂 1 1Y
    SkullFire96
    SkullFire96 liked
    Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

    6.9/10

    11M
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Metacritic

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Based on 14 Critics
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Treat this project as you would a safari: It has its slow parts but the wildlife makes it worthwhile.

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Metacritic review by Desson Thomson
Desson Thomson
Washington Post
20

The most obnoxious case of masculine swagger since Andrew Dice Clay, with just a tad of Paul Lynde thrown in for spice, Jim Carrey defies you not to bolt for the exit while playing the title hero in this 1994 comic mystery.

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Metacritic review by Jonathan Rosenbaum
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)?
The movie is 1hr 26min long.
What's Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994) about?
A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of the missing mascot of the Miami Dolphins.
Who's the cast of Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)?
  • Jim Carrey as Ace Ventura
  • Courteney Cox as Melissa
  • Sean Young as Einhorn
  • Tone Loc as Emilio
  • Dan Marino as Dan Marino
  • Noble Willingham as Riddle
  • Troy Evans as Podacter
  • Raynor Scheine as Woodstock
  • Udo Kier as Camp
  • Frank Adonis as Vinnie
Who's the director behind Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)?
Tom Shadyac directed Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994).
Who produced Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994)?
James G. Robinson produced Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994).