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Sherlock Jr.

1924·Movie
45min·NR
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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High energy, funny.

Energy

Breakneck and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8

Humor

Plenty of slapstick and absurdist humor

  • Physical Comedy10
  • Absurdist Humor7
  • Situational Comedy6

World

Fantasy

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability10
  • Novelty10
  • World Immersion7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction10
  • Acting9
  • Meta Narrative9

Style

Standout editing, cinematography, and score

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Editing9
  • Music Centrality9
  • Cinematography8

Who it's for

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Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!

A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meager skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.
Silent Comedy MasterpieceSlapstick GeniusCinematic InnovationDream LogicPhysical ComedyMeta-NarrativeVisual GagsUnderdog StoryClassic CinemaEffortless Charm

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Sherlock Jr. legally?

Sherlock Jr. is included with a subscription to FlixFling, IndieFlix, and Kino Film Collection in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Kanopy, and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sherlock Jr. worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86/100 (IMDb 8.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 87%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sherlock Jr. rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is Sherlock Jr.?

0 h 45 min

Sherlock Jr. runs 0 h 45 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Sherlock Jr.?

Critics87
Audiences88

Yes. Critics average 87 and audiences 88 out of 100, so both groups see Sherlock Jr. much the same way.

What language is Sherlock Jr. in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sherlock Jr.?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sherlock Jr. in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sherlock Jr. use?

Incredibly Obvious TailShout-OutThe Butler Did ItPinball ProjectileI Have You Now, My PrettyDynamic EntryPoisoned Chalice SwitcherooImprobable Aiming SkillsDream SequenceFade to Black13 Is UnluckySomebody Set Up Us the Bomband 43 more

TV Tropes lists 55 storytelling tropes for Sherlock Jr., including Incredibly Obvious Tail, Shout-Out, The Butler Did It.