Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
A brilliant detective faces his intellectual equal, a ruthless criminal mastermind, in a gritty and brisk adventure.
There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an advantage over the detective.
How intense is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows has 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: A Game of Shadows feels like
- Tone
- pulpysuspensefulgritty
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- dry and witty
- Best for
- Full attentionDate night
Where to stream Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
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Is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows for you?
Is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows scary?
No. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows runs 2h 9m.
Where can I stream Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
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