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Summary
Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind the operation.
Good for
- Date night
- Family movie night
- Friends night
Where to watch
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At a glance
Critics vs audiences
Audiences a little warmer than critics (+9)
Critics 62Audiences 71GoodWatch 66
Running time
1 h 47 min
A typical length for comedies, +7 min on the typical 100
typical 100107Half of all comedies run 91–111 min.
Reach
Streams in 2 countries, rent or buy in 8 more
Released
1988
May 5, 1988
38 years ago
Genres
ComedyCrimeLanguage
English
Original language
Made in
United Kingdom
Rated
- PGUnited States
Yes: it's rated PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.
What's in it
- ViolenceLittle or none
- Gore, disturbing imagesLittle or none
- Frightening scenesLittle or none
- Sex, nudityLittle or none
- Dark themesLittle or none
Levels from the title analysis.
Viewing guide
AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism24 of 32
Michael CaineSherlock Holmes
Ben KingsleyDr. John Watson
Jeffrey JonesInspector Lestrade
Lysette AnthonyImpostor Leslie Giles
Nigel DavenportLord Smithwick
Peter CookGreenhough
Gregor FisherBobby at Warehouse
Paul FreemanProf. James Moriarty
George SweeneyJohn Clay
John TordoffMr. Andrews
Alexandra SpencerMrs. Andrews
Matthew SimReal Lesley
Pat KeenMrs. Hudson
Matthew SavageWiggins
Tim KillickSebastian
John WarnerPeter Giles
Harold InnocentMayor Johnson
Murray EwanArchie
Stephen TillerReporter #1
Michael O'HaganReporter #2
Ivor RobertsReporter #3
Martin PallotPhotographer
Caroline MilmoeConstance
Steven O'DonnellBartender
Directing · 5
- Thom Eberhardt Director
- Gerry Toomey Second Assistant Director
- Kevin Westley Third Assistant Director
- Don French First Assistant Director
- Annie Penn Script Supervisor
Writing · 2
- Larry Strawther Screenplay
- Gary Murphy Screenplay
Production · 10
- Marc Stirdivant Producer
- Jeremy Zimmermann Casting
- Noel Davis Casting
- Ben Moses Associate Producer
- Patrick Isherwood Production Accountant
- Christabel Albery Production Supervisor
Camera · 5
- Alan Hume Director of Photography
- Martin Hume Camera Operator
- Graham Attwood Still Photographer
- Simon Hume Focus Puller
- Graham Hall Clapper Loader
Editing · 5
- Peter Tanner Editor
- Harry Hitner Assistant Editor
- Carl Graham Assistant Editor
- Ron Wengler Color Timer
- Natalie Baker Assistant Editor
Sound · 18
- Henry Mancini Original Music Composer
- Mike Le Mare Supervising Sound Editor
- Steve Schwalbe Assistant Sound Editor
- Wayne Artman Sound Re-Recording Mixer
- Desmond Cannon Assistant Sound Editor
- Tom E. Dahl Sound Re-Recording Mixer
Art · 13
- Brian Ackland-Snow Production Design
- Martyn Hebert Production Design
- Ian Whittaker Set Decoration
- Andrew Ackland-Snow Assistant Art Director
- Robin Tarsnane Art Direction
- Dennis Fruin Property Master
Costume & Make-Up · 9
- Judy Moorcroft Costume Design
- Betty Glasow Hairdresser
- Sandra Exelby Assistant Makeup Artist
- Stevie Hall Hairdresser
- Peter Frampton Makeup Artist
- Lois Burwell Makeup Artist
Visual Effects · 1
- Ian Wingrove Special Effects Supervisor
Lighting · 5
- Bob Bremner Gaffer
- Jim Smart Electrician
- Bob Gomme Genetator Operator
- Alec King Electrician
- Terry Townsend Electrician
Other crew · 4
- Paul Weston Stunt Coordinator
- Rocky Taylor Stunts
- Ben Montanio Production Controller
- John Forrest Niss Post Production Supervisor
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