The hobby detectives “The Three Investigators” want to take a little break. So they take advantage of an offer from Peter's father, who has accepted a job in South Africa and wants to take the detectives there. But Jupiter, Peter and Bob wouldn't be the three investigators marks feared by the criminal world if they just lounged around in the sun on their vacation. So it's no wonder that the clever boys soon have their next case to solve...
Acting
Cameron Monaghan's Bob—nerdy energy before his Gotham villain era.
Production
Actual South African locations beat green-screen treasure islands.
Practical Effects
Skeleton costume actually spooky for a family film.
Director
Florian Baxmeyer
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Cameron Monaghan's first feature film after years of TV work; he booked it the same year he started Shameless.
The Xhosa legend elements were consulted with local advisors—rare for 2007 Euro co-productions, though simplified for kids.
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