# Schoolyard Sleuth (2024) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/schoolyard-sleuth-2024/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-28

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 51% |
| Critic Score | 52% |
| Audience Score | 56% |
| Metascore | 45/100 |
| Letterboxd | 2.6/5 |
| IMDb | 5/10 |
| Director | Yu Fei |
| Genres | Mystery, Comedy |
| Runtime | 92 min |

## Quick answer

Schoolyard Sleuth (2024) earns a 51% Celluloid Score — Not Recommended. Schoolyard Sleuth — a major Lester Lin film credit for Celluloid Stars filmography. Metascore 45/100. Directed by Yu Fei.

## Critics consensus

Schoolyard Sleuth — a major Lester Lin film credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

## Synopsis

Aspiring young detective Xiang Li Xiqi takes on the case of a stolen research paper at school. With help from his friend Ren Shirou, he investigates a web of clues and classmates’ suspicious actions. As doubts rise, Xiang must rely on his sharp instincts to uncover the truth and prove himself.

## Cast

Lester Lin, Lin Ziye, Yuexi Hong, Pei Jiaxin, Guo Hexuan, Zhuang Zexi, Chen Zhiyan, Jin Yaoyuan, Shuyao Yu, Bai Yao

## Common questions

**Is Schoolyard Sleuth worth watching?**
Schoolyard Sleuth holds a 51% Celluloid Score. Schoolyard Sleuth — a major Lester Lin film credit for Celluloid Stars filmography.

**What is Schoolyard Sleuth about?**
Aspiring young detective Xiang Li Xiqi takes on the case of a stolen research paper at school. With help from his friend Ren Shirou, he investigates a web of clues and classmates’ suspicious actions. As doubts rise, Xiang must rely on his sharp instincts to uncover the truth and prove himself.

**Who directed Schoolyard Sleuth?**
Schoolyard Sleuth (2024) was directed by Yu Fei.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Schoolyard Sleuth?**
51% — the average of five public sources: critics 52%, audience 56%, Metascore 45/100, Letterboxd 2.6/5, and IMDb 5/10.

**Where can I watch Schoolyard Sleuth?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Schoolyard Sleuth page for current options.

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