Young Sherlock Holmes

1985·Movie
1h 49min·PG-13
IMDb6.8Metacritic657.3Rotten Tomatoes71%63%

Where to watch

HooplaMGM+

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7
  • Nostalgia6

Humor

Some sharp wit and slapstick

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Mystery and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

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.
Victorian MysterySherlock Holmes Origin StoryBoarding School AdventureCult ConspiracyYouthful IngenuityAction and SuspenseClassic Holmesian ThemesOrnate Visuals

Crew

Directed by:
Barry Levinson, Peter Heslop, Andrew Grieve
Written by:
Chris Columbus, Arthur Conan Doyle
Produced by:
Steven Spielberg, Henry Winkler, Frank Marshall
Composed by:
Bruce Broughton

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Young Sherlock Holmes

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Where can I stream Young Sherlock Holmes legally?

HooplaMGM+

Young Sherlock Holmes is included with a subscription to MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Young Sherlock Holmes worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 71%, and Metacritic 65). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Young Sherlock Holmes rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Young Sherlock Holmes?

1 h 49 min

Young Sherlock Holmes runs 1 h 49 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Young Sherlock Holmes?

Critics68
Audiences68

Yes. Critics average 68 and audiences 68 out of 100, so both groups see Young Sherlock Holmes much the same way.

Was Young Sherlock Holmes a box office hit?

Budget$18 million
Box office$64 million

Yes. It cost about $18 million to make and earned $64 million worldwide, 3.5 times its budget.

What language is Young Sherlock Holmes in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Young Sherlock Holmes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Young Sherlock Holmes in 70 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Young Sherlock Holmes use?

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TV Tropes lists 119 storytelling tropes for Young Sherlock Holmes, including Mushroom Samba, Abandoned Warehouse, Crystalline Creature.

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