Without a Clue
“The flip side of Sherlock Holmes”
Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind the operation. When Reginald Kincaid, the actor he has hired to play Holmes becomes insufferable, Watson fires him and tries to go out on his own, but finds that he has done too good a job building Holmes up in the public's mind.
Where to watch Without a Clue in United States
Apple TV StoreClick a service to open Without a Clue there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Without a Clue streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | ITVX Premium, ITVX | — |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Britbox Apple TV Channel , SBS On Demand | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
About Without a Clue
Without a Clue is a 1988 English-language comedy and crime film directed by Thom Eberhardt. The cast is led by Michael Caine, Ben Kingsley, Jeffrey Jones. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.
Without a Clue was produced by Orion Pictures and ITC Entertainment and made in United Kingdom. It was released on May 5, 1988, and carries a PG certification. At the box office it grossed around $9 million worldwide.
- Director
- Thom Eberhardt
- Writers
- Gary Murphy, Larry Strawther
- Release date
- May 5, 1988
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Box office
- $9 million
- Production
- Orion Pictures, ITC Entertainment
Without a Clue cast & crew
Without a Clue was directed by Thom Eberhardt and written by Gary Murphy and Larry Strawther.
The cast features Michael Caine as Sherlock Holmes, Ben Kingsley as Dr. John Watson, Jeffrey Jones as Inspector Lestrade, Lysette Anthony as Impostor Leslie Giles, Nigel Davenport as Lord Smithwick, and Peter Cook as Greenhough.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Henry Mancini, cinematography is by Alan Hume, and it was produced by Marc Stirdivant.
Is Without a Clue worth watching?
Without a Clue holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 260 ratings, a solidly received comedy films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy and crime, Without a Clue is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Without a Clue
Without a Clue isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
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Cast of Without a Clue
Michael Caine
Sherlock Holmes
Ben Kingsley
Dr. John Watson
Jeffrey Jones
Inspector Lestrade
Lysette Anthony
Impostor Leslie Giles
Nigel Davenport
Lord Smithwick
Peter Cook
Greenhough
Gregor Fisher
Bobby at Warehouse
Paul Freeman
Prof. James Moriarty
George Sweeney
John Clay
John Tordoff
Mr. Andrews
Alexandra Spencer
Mrs. Andrews
Matthew Sim
Real Lesley
Without a Clue — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Without a Clue in United States?
Without a Clue is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Without a Clue in?
Without a Clue is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Without a Clue?
Without a Clue runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Without a Clue rated?
Without a Clue is rated PG. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 260 ratings.
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