Plot Summary
Nancy Drew is a highly intelligent teenage detective from the small town of River Heights, who travels to Los Angeles with her father, Carson Drew, while he works on a temporary business assignment. Although her father hopes the move will give Nancy a break from solving mysteries and allow her to experience a more normal teenage life, Nancy quickly becomes interested in the strange history surrounding the mansion they are renting. The house once belonged to a famous Hollywood actress named Dehlia Draycott, whose death years earlier was officially ruled a suicide or accidental overdose. However, rumors and unanswered questions about the case still remain.
While exploring the mansion, Nancy discovers hidden clues that suggest Dehlia’s death may actually have been murder. She finds secret passageways, coded messages, and personal belongings connected to the actress’s final days. Convinced that something was covered up, Nancy begins investigating the old case despite her father’s warnings to stay out of trouble. Her natural curiosity and detective instincts push her deeper into the mystery, even as people around her discourage her from asking questions. At the same time, Nancy struggles to fit into life in Los Angeles. At school, her polite manners, conservative clothing, and serious personality make her seem different from the other students.
Many classmates view her as strange and overly perfect, and she finds it difficult to connect with people her own age. Despite this, Nancy remains focused on her investigation and refuses to change who she is in order to fit in. During her search for answers, she befriends Corky, an awkward but loyal teenager who becomes her assistant and helps her follow leads across the city. As Nancy digs deeper into the mystery, she uncovers evidence linking Dehlia Draycott to several powerful and suspicious individuals in Hollywood. She learns that the actress had been hiding important secrets before her death and that someone may have wanted to silence her permanently.
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Info & Stats
Director:
Andrew Fleming
Writers:
Andrew Fleming, Tiffany Paulsen, Mildred Wirt Benson
Stars:
Emma Roberts, Tate Donovan, Max Thieriot
Categories:
Family, Adventure, Crime, Mystery, Comedy
Budget:
$20,000,000.00
Revenue:
$30,715,465.00
Age: PGÂ Â |Â Â Duration: 1h 39m
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All information, images and videos are credited to:
Internet Movie Database  |  The Movie Database  |  The Tv Database  |  The Poster Database  |  Wikipedia  |  YouTube