Mr. Holmes (2015)
An aging detective grapples with fading memories, revisiting an unsolved case with poignant, intimate reflection.
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.
How intense is Mr. Holmes?
Mr. Holmes has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG.
What Mr. Holmes feels like
- Tone
- melancholycerebralintimatenostalgic
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream Mr. Holmes
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is Mr. Holmes for you?
Is Mr. Holmes scary?
No. Mr. Holmes is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Mr. Holmes gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is Mr. Holmes sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is Mr. Holmes OK for kids?
It is rated PG and nothing here runs hot: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. A safe family pick by the numbers.
How long is Mr. Holmes?
Mr. Holmes runs 1h 44m.
Where can I stream Mr. Holmes?
Mr. Holmes is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla.
Does Mr. Holmes have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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