Small detective. Big imagination.|Jan. 25, 2020|United States|99 Min.|PG
Genre: Comedy;Family;Fantasy;Kids;Mystery;Reality
Description: Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made is a 2020 movie that tells the story of an 11-year-old boy named Timmy, who lives in Portland, Oregon with his single mother, Patty. In a world where imaginary friends coexist with humans, Timmy runs his own detective agency called Total Failure Inc. and takes on various cases. His adventures often involve his polar bear partner, Total, who is implied to be a result of his father’s absence. Together, they navigate the city, solve mysteries, and outwit what Timmy refers to as the “Russians,” who are actually just bearded hipsters.
Timmy’s small circle of friends includes his best friend, Charles “Rollo” Tookus, a former member of Total Failure Inc. who quit after a mission went wrong, and Molly Moskins, a cheerful girl who has a crush on Timmy. Timmy considers Corrina Corrina his arch-enemy, though she is friendly and seems unaware of his animosity, which may stem from Timmy having hidden feelings for her.
The plot thickens when Timmy’s Failure-Mobile, a Segway belonging to his mother, is stolen while he is retrieving a dead hamster for a classmate. Convinced that the Russians are behind the theft, Timmy cancels his other cases and enlists Rollo’s help to investigate. At the library, Molly informs Timmy that Corrina Corrina is part Russian, leading him to suspect her involvement in the theft. Meanwhile, Timmy’s unusual behavior in class prompts him to see the school counselor, Mr. Jenkins, whom he gradually begins to trust with his mission.
Timmy also learns that his mother, Patty, is dating a friendly but aloof meter maid named Crispin, whom Timmy dislikes due to his aversion to collaborating with law enforcement. The story unfolds as Timmy navigates these challenges while striving to solve the mystery of the stolen Segway.
Cast director: Tom McCarthy
Cast actor: Winslow Fegley, Ophelia Lovibond, Wallace Shawn, Craig Robinson, Kyle Bornheimer, Ai-chan Carrier, Chloe Coleman, Kei, Caitlin Weierhauser, Santiago Veizaga
Original name: Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made