Sherlock Holmes (2009)
A brilliant detective and his partner unravel a deadly plot threatening England with gritty, suspenseful adventure.
Eccentric consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson battle to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy England.
How intense is Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch and a date-night pick. The humor runs dry. Rated PG-13.
What Sherlock Holmes feels like
- Tone
- pulpygrittysuspensefulatmospheric
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Sherlock Holmes
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Is Sherlock Holmes for you?
Is Sherlock Holmes scary?
Only a little. Sherlock Holmes has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is Sherlock Holmes gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Sherlock Holmes sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Sherlock Holmes OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes runs 2h 9m.
Where can I stream Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Sherlock Holmes have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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