Name: Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Genre: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
Released: 2016-01-01
Duration: 1 h 30 min
Cast: Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves, Mark Gatiss

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Welcome to Sherlock 1895!

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves in 1890s London in this holiday special.

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Directed by: Douglas Mackinnon
Written by: Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat
Produced by: Sue Vertue
Music by: David Arnold, Michael Price

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January 1, 2016 · 1 h 30 min · PG-13

Released: January 1, 2016
Runtime: 1 h 30 min
Age rating: PG-13
Content: Disturbing Imagery
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
Original language: English
Made in: United Kingdom
Available in: 16 countries

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Where can I stream Sherlock: The Abominable Bride?

PBS

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In the United States, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride streams on PBS and PBS Masterpiece, and it is free with ads on KQED. It also streams in 13 other countries.

Is Sherlock: The Abominable Bride worth watching?

79

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Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 8).

Is Sherlock: The Abominable Bride okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Can I half-watch Sherlock: The Abominable Bride?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for complexity and 8 for meta narrative.