Unlocking Sherlock
Explore how writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss created the hit television sensation. Take a personal voyage through the versions of Holmes that have served as inspirations for the new series - the original stories, their factual origins, hundreds of film adaptations - to arrive at their thoroughly modern Sherlock. Moffat and Gatiss explain the challenges they encountered adapting the original adventures of the iconic super-sleuth. Go behind the scenes on the set of the hit television series, including interviews with actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Lara Pulver, who talk about the reinvention of their fictional characters.
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About Unlocking Sherlock
Unlocking Sherlock is a 2014 English-language tv movie and documentary film directed by Susannah Ward. The cast is led by Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Steven Moffat. It has a runtime of 1h 0m. Viewers rate it 7.9/10 across 100 ratings.
It was released on January 19, 2014.
- Director
- Susannah Ward
- Release date
- January 19, 2014
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
Unlocking Sherlock cast & crew
Unlocking Sherlock was directed by Susannah Ward.
The cast features Benedict Cumberbatch as Himself / Sherlock Holmes, Martin Freeman as Himself / Dr. Watson, Steven Moffat as Himself, Mark Gatiss as Himself / Mark Gatiss, Andrew Scott as Himself / Jim Moriarty, and Lara Pulver as Herself / Irene Adler.
Is Unlocking Sherlock worth watching?
Unlocking Sherlock holds an audience score of 7.9/10 from 50 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed tv movie films.
At 1h 0m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy tv movie and documentary, Unlocking Sherlock is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Unlocking Sherlock
Benedict Cumberbatch
Himself / Sherlock Holmes
Martin Freeman
Himself / Dr. Watson
Steven Moffat
Himself
Mark Gatiss
Himself / Mark Gatiss
Andrew Scott
Himself / Jim Moriarty
Lara Pulver
Herself / Irene Adler
Unlocking Sherlock — FAQs
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▸What language is Unlocking Sherlock in?
Unlocking Sherlock is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Unlocking Sherlock?
Unlocking Sherlock runs 1 hours 0 minutes (60 minutes).
▸What is Unlocking Sherlock rated?
It holds a 7.9/10 audience score from 50 ratings.
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