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Holmes & Watson

2018·Movie

·1h 30min·PG-13·

25

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25

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A crime movie: .

Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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Weapons of mass deduction.

Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson join forces to investigate a mysterious murder at Buckingham Palace. It seems like an open-and-shut case as all signs point to Professor James Moriarty, the criminal mastermind and longtime nemesis of the crime-solving duo. When new twists and clues begin to emerge, the world's greatest sleuth and his trusted assistant must now use their legendary wits and ingenious methods to catch the killer as they only have four days before the queen becomes the next victim.

ParodyBritish ComedySatirical MysteryCamp HumorSlapstickHistorical InaccuracyDetective DuoEccentric CharactersVictorian Era

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Produced by:

Will Ferrell, Adam McKay, Clayton Townsend

Composed by:

Mark Mothersbaugh

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Holmes & Watson

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Holmes & Watson?

In the United States, Holmes & Watson streams on Netflix and Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 90 other countries.

Is Holmes & Watson worth watching?

25

BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 25 (IMDb 4, Rotten Tomatoes 10%, and Metacritic 24). Audiences rate it higher (32 out of 100) than critics (17).

Is Holmes & Watson okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

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

Will Holmes & Watson make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly slapstick (8 of 10) and situational comedy (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Holmes & Watson?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Was Holmes & Watson a box office flop?

Budget$42 million

Box office$41 million

Yes: it cost about $42 million to make and earned $41 million worldwide, 96% of its budget.