The movie follows Ace Ventura, a loud, boisterous, and energetic pet detective who is hired by a wealthy client, Lois Einhorn (Sean Young), to find her missing poodle, Snowflake. Ace's investigation leads him to Miami, where he encounters a series of wacky characters, including a suspect named Ray Pet (Lyman Ward). As Ace digs deeper, he uncovers a sinister plot involving animal smuggling and a ruthless villain.

(Deep voice, chewing gum) C’kemi, o burrë? Pse ke kuti pice në kokë? ( What’s up, man? Why do you have a pizza box on your head? )

The movie is legendary for its slapstick physical comedy, crude humor, and highly quotable catchphrases like "Alrighty then!"