

Sherlock Holmes
“Nothing escapes him.”
Eccentric consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson battle to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy England.
Where to watch Sherlock Holmes in United States
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Where is Sherlock Holmes streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Sky Go, Now TV Cinema | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Starz Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, HBO Max | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Movistar Plus+, Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Tivify | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | Hulu, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is a 2009 English-language action, adventure and crime film directed by Guy Ritchie. The cast is led by Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.2/10 across 14800 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Sherlock Holmes was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, and Silver Pictures and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on December 23, 2009, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $90 million, it went on to gross $524 million worldwide.
- Director
- Guy Ritchie
- Writers
- Michael Robert Johnson, Simon Kinberg, Anthony Peckham
- Release date
- December 23, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $90 million
- Box office
- $524 million
- Production
- Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures, Silver Pictures
Sherlock Holmes cast & crew
Sherlock Holmes was directed by Guy Ritchie and written by Michael Robert Johnson, Simon Kinberg, and Anthony Peckham.
The cast features Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, Jude Law as Dr. John Watson, Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler, Mark Strong as Lord Henry Blackwood, Eddie Marsan as Inspector Lestrade, and Robert Maillet as Dredger.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by Philippe Rousselot, and it was produced by Michael Tadross and Joel Silver.
Is Sherlock Holmes worth watching?
Sherlock Holmes holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 14,804 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and crime, Sherlock Holmes is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sherlock Holmes
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Cast of Sherlock Holmes

Robert Downey Jr.
Sherlock Holmes

Jude Law
Dr. John Watson

Rachel McAdams
Irene Adler

Mark Strong
Lord Henry Blackwood

Eddie Marsan
Inspector Lestrade

Robert Maillet
Dredger

Geraldine James
Mrs. Hudson

Kelly Reilly
Mary Morstan

William Houston
Constable Clark

Hans Matheson
Lord Coward

James Fox
Sir Thomas Rotheram

William Hope
Ambassador Standish
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Sherlock Holmes — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes in United States?
Sherlock Holmes is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Sherlock Holmes in?
Sherlock Holmes is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, French. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is Sherlock Holmes rated?
Sherlock Holmes is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.2/10 audience score from 14,804 ratings.












