Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
“The game is afoot.”
There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an advantage over the detective.
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| 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 |
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| 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, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is a 2011 English-language action, adventure and mystery film directed by Guy Ritchie. The cast is led by Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Noomi Rapace. It has a runtime of 2h 9m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 11000 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows was produced by Village Roadshow Pictures, Silver Pictures, and Wigram Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on November 22, 2011, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $125 million, it went on to gross $335 million worldwide.
- Director
- Guy Ritchie
- Writers
- Michele Mulroney, Kieran Mulroney
- Release date
- November 22, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $125 million
- Box office
- $335 million
- Production
- Village Roadshow Pictures, Silver Pictures, Wigram Productions
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows cast & crew
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows was directed by Guy Ritchie and written by Michele Mulroney and Kieran Mulroney.
The cast features Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, Jude Law as Dr. John Watson, Noomi Rapace as Madam Simza Heron, Jared Harris as Professor James Moriarty, Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler, and Eddie Marsan as Inspector Lestrade.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Hans Zimmer, cinematography is by Philippe Rousselot, and it was produced by Lionel Wigram and Joel Silver.
Is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows worth watching?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 10,961 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action films.
At 2h 9m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy action, adventure, and mystery, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
Robert Downey Jr.
Sherlock Holmes
Jude Law
Dr. John Watson
Noomi Rapace
Madam Simza Heron
Jared Harris
Professor James Moriarty
Rachel McAdams
Irene Adler
Eddie Marsan
Inspector Lestrade
Kelly Reilly
Mary Morstan
Stephen Fry
Mycroft Holmes
Paul Anderson
Colonel Sebastian Moran
Geraldine James
Mrs. Hudson
William Houston
Constable Clark
Wolf Kahler
Doctor Hoffmanstahl
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows in United States?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 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: A Game of Shadows in?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
▸What is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows rated?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 10,961 ratings.
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