Mr. Holmes

2015·Movie
1h 44min·PG
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Metacritic887.4Rotten Tomatoes88%70%

Where to watch

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopy

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Mr. Holmes fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Satire & Parody3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Mystery, the mind, and history

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

The man behind the myth

In 1947, long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement.
Sherlock HolmesMysteryElderly DetectiveUnsolved CaseMemory and AgingCharacter StudyNostalgicIntrigueSlow-Paced

Crew

Directed by:
Bill Condon, Alexander Holt, Kim Armitage
Written by:
Arthur Conan Doyle, Jeffrey Hatcher, Mitch Cullin
Produced by:
Lucy Bevan, Len Blavatnik, Emile Sherman
Composed by:
Carter Burwell, David Bowtle-McMillan, Michael Minkler

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Mr. Holmes

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Mr. Holmes legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloKanopy

Mr. Holmes is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy. 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 Mr. Holmes worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 88%, and Metacritic 88). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Mr. Holmes rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is Mr. Holmes?

1 h 44 min

Mr. Holmes runs 1 h 44 min.

Is Mr. Holmes based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on Mr. Holmes?

Critics88
Audiences71

Not quite. Critics rate Mr. Holmes higher (88) than audiences (71). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was Mr. Holmes a box office hit?

Budget$11 million
Box office$29 million

Yes. It cost about $11 million to make and earned $29 million worldwide, 2.7 times its budget.

What language is Mr. Holmes in?

EnglishFrenchJapanese

It was made in English, with some French, Japanese. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Mr. Holmes?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Mr. Holmes in 68 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Mr. Holmes use?

Hidden in Plain SightTragic KeepsakeThe Unsolved MysteryCasting GagTwo-FacedMy Greatest FailureInverse Law of FertilityNo Hero to His ValetForeshadowingIntergenerational FriendshipI Should Have Been BetterShout-Outand 50 more

TV Tropes lists 62 storytelling tropes for Mr. Holmes, including Hidden in Plain Sight, Tragic Keepsake, The Unsolved Mystery.

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