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Sherlock Holmes

2009Movie2 h 9 minPG-13

Mystery
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic577.7Rotten Tomatoes69%77%
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Letterboxd3.5/5Metacritic577.7Rotten Tomatoes69%77%

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth.

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Cast

24 of 40

Crew

Directed by
Guy Ritchie
Written by
Simon Kinberg, Anthony Peckham, Michael Robert Johnson
Produced by
Susan Downey, Joel Silver, Lionel Wigram
Music by
Hans Zimmer

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Facts

December 23, 2009 · 2 h 9 min · PG-13

Released
December 23, 2009
Runtime
2 h 9 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Mystery, Crime
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States, Germany
Budget
$90 million
Box office
$524 million
Available in
122 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Credits Gag, Construction Zone Calamity, Westminster Chimes +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Sherlock Holmes?"

Questions about Sherlock Holmes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Sherlock Holmes?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Sherlock Holmes from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 83 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Sherlock Holmes worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.5, Letterboxd 3.5 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 69%, and Metacritic 57). Audiences rate it higher (75 out of 100) than critics (63).

Is Sherlock Holmes okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Sherlock Holmes make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly sharp wit (8 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is Sherlock Holmes plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (10 of 10) and intrigue (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

Was Sherlock Holmes a box office hit?

Budget$90 million
Box office$524 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $90 million to make and earned $524 million worldwide, 5.8 times its budget.