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Young Sherlock Holmes

1985·Movie·PG-13·109 min·6.7(712)

Before a lifetime of adventure, they lived the adventure of a lifetime.

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet as boys in an English Boarding school. Holmes is known for his deductive ability even as a youth, amazing his classmates with his abilities. When they discover a plot to murder a series of British business men by an Egyptian cult, they move to stop it.

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About Young Sherlock Holmes

Young Sherlock Holmes is a 1985 English-language mystery, adventure and thriller film directed by Barry Levinson. The cast is led by Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox, Sophie Ward. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 6.7/10 across 700 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.

Young Sherlock Holmes was produced by Amblin Entertainment and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 4, 1985, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $18 million, it went on to gross $64 million worldwide.

Director
Barry Levinson
Writers
Chris Columbus
Release date
December 4, 1985
Original language
English
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Budget
$18 million
Box office
$64 million
Production
Amblin Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
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Young Sherlock Holmes cast & crew

Young Sherlock Holmes was directed by Barry Levinson and written by Chris Columbus.

The cast features Nicholas Rowe as Sherlock Holmes, Alan Cox as John Watson, Sophie Ward as Elizabeth Hardy, Anthony Higgins as Professor Rathe, Susan Fleetwood as Mrs. Dribb, and Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Det. Sgt. Lestrade.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Bruce Broughton, cinematography is by Stephen Goldblatt, and it was produced by Frank Marshall and Steven Spielberg.

Is Young Sherlock Holmes worth watching?

Young Sherlock Holmes holds an audience score of 6.7/10 from 712 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.

At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy mystery, adventure, and thriller, Young Sherlock Holmes is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Young Sherlock Holmes

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Cast of Young Sherlock Holmes

Nicholas Rowe

Nicholas Rowe

Sherlock Holmes

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Alan Cox

John Watson

Sophie Ward

Sophie Ward

Elizabeth Hardy

Anthony Higgins

Anthony Higgins

Professor Rathe

Susan Fleetwood

Susan Fleetwood

Mrs. Dribb

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Det. Sgt. Lestrade

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Matthew Ryan

Dudley's Friend

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Earl Rhodes

Dudley

Freddie Jones

Freddie Jones

Chester Cragwitch

Patrick Newell

Patrick Newell

Bentley Booster

Nadim Sawalha

Nadim Sawalha

Khasek - Lower Nile Tavern Owner

Nigel Stock

Nigel Stock

Rupert T. Waxflatter

Young Sherlock Holmes — FAQs

Where can I watch Young Sherlock Holmes in United States?

Young Sherlock Holmes is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel in United States.

Is Young Sherlock Holmes on fuboTV?

Yes — Young Sherlock Holmes is currently available on fuboTV in United States.

What language is Young Sherlock Holmes in?

Young Sherlock Holmes is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Young Sherlock Holmes?

Young Sherlock Holmes runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).

What is Young Sherlock Holmes rated?

Young Sherlock Holmes is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.7/10 audience score from 712 ratings.

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