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Sherlock Holmes

2009·Movie·PG-13·129 min·7.2(14,804)

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.

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BrazilHBO Max, HBO Max Amazon ChannelApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
JapanHulu, U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-NextAmazon 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
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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.

Robert Downey Jr.

Sherlock Holmes

Jude Law

Jude Law

Dr. John Watson

Rachel McAdams

Rachel McAdams

Irene Adler

Mark Strong

Mark Strong

Lord Henry Blackwood

Eddie Marsan

Eddie Marsan

Inspector Lestrade

Robert Maillet

Robert Maillet

Dredger

Geraldine James

Geraldine James

Mrs. Hudson

Kelly Reilly

Kelly Reilly

Mary Morstan

William Houston

William Houston

Constable Clark

Hans Matheson

Hans Matheson

Lord Coward

James Fox

James Fox

Sir Thomas Rotheram

William Hope

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.

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