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Sherlock Holmes

  • 20092009
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 8m
IMDb RATING
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622K
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Jude Law, Robert Downey Jr., Mark Strong, and Rachel McAdams in Sherlock Holmes (2009)
Detective Sherlock Holmes (Downey Jr.) and his stalwart partner Watson (Law) engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.
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Detective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.Detective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.Detective Sherlock Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson engage in a battle of wits and brawn with a nemesis whose plot is a threat to all of England.

IMDb RATING
7.6/10
622K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
758
139
  • Director
    • Guy Ritchie
  • Writers
    • Michael Robert Johnson(screenplay)
    • Anthony Peckham(screenplay)
    • Simon Kinberg(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert Downey Jr.
    • Jude Law
    • Rachel McAdams
Top credits
  • Director
    • Guy Ritchie
  • Writers
    • Michael Robert Johnson(screenplay)
    • Anthony Peckham(screenplay)
    • Simon Kinberg(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Robert Downey Jr.
    • Jude Law
    • Rachel McAdams
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 753User reviews
    • 418Critic reviews
    • 57Metascore
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    • Nominated for 2 Oscars
      • 10 wins & 31 nominations total

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    Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. in Sherlock Holmes (2009)
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    Top cast

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    Robert Downey Jr.
    Robert Downey Jr.
    • Sherlock Holmesas Sherlock Holmes
    Jude Law
    Jude Law
    • Dr. John Watsonas Dr. John Watson
    Rachel McAdams
    Rachel McAdams
    • Irene Adleras Irene Adler
    Mark Strong
    Mark Strong
    • Lord Henry Blackwoodas Lord Henry Blackwood
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Inspector Lestradeas Inspector Lestrade
    Robert Maillet
    Robert Maillet
    • Dredgeras Dredger
    Geraldine James
    Geraldine James
    • Mrs. Hudsonas Mrs. Hudson
    Kelly Reilly
    Kelly Reilly
    • Mary Morstanas Mary Morstan
    William Houston
    William Houston
    • Constable Clarkas Constable Clark
    Hans Matheson
    Hans Matheson
    • Lord Cowardas Lord Coward
    James Fox
    James Fox
    • Sir Thomas Rotheramas Sir Thomas Rotheram
    William Hope
    William Hope
    • Ambassador Standishas Ambassador Standish
    Clive Russell
    Clive Russell
    • Captain Tanneras Captain Tanner
    Oran Gurel
    • Reordanas Reordan
    David Garrick
    David Garrick
    • McMurdoas McMurdo
    Ky Discala
    Ky Discala
    • Maidas Maid
    • (as Kylie Hutchinson)
    Andrew Brooke
    Andrew Brooke
    • Guard Captainas Guard Captain
    Tom Watt
    • Carriage Driveras Carriage Driver
    • Director
      • Guy Ritchie
    • Writers
      • Michael Robert Johnson(screenplay) (screen story)
      • Anthony Peckham(screenplay)
      • Simon Kinberg(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    After finally catching serial killer and occult "sorcerer" Lord Blackwood, legendary sleuth Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson can close yet another successful case. But when Blackwood mysteriously returns from the grave and resumes his killing spree, Holmes must take up the hunt once again. Contending with his partner's new fiancée and the dimwitted head of Scotland Yard, the dauntless detective must unravel the clues that will lead him into a twisted web of murder, deceit, and black magic - and the deadly embrace of temptress Irene Adler. —The Massie Twins
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    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Taglines
      • Nothing Escapes Him
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Adventure
      • Mystery
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and action, some startling images and a scene of suggestive material
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Watson's line to Holmes, "You know that what you're drinking is for eye surgery?", is an obscure reference to Holmes' cocaine usage. At the time, cocaine was used as a topical anesthetic for eye surgery. In the stories, Holmes injects cocaine.
    • Goofs
      When Irene escapes from the sewers beneath Parliament with the poison, she emerges at Tower Bridge, about two and a half miles away, within 30 seconds.
    • Quotes

      Irene Adler: Why are you always so suspicious?

      Sherlock Holmes: Should I answer chronologically or alphabetically?

    • Crazy credits
      The credit for costume designer is shown over a frame from the scene in which Holmes is handcuffed to Irene's bed, not wearing any clothes at all.
    • Alternate versions
      In most television broadcasts and many home media releases, Jared Harris replaces the uncredited Andrew Jack as the voice of Professor Moriarty in order to maintain consistency with Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011).
    • Connections
      Edited into Live from Studio Five: Episode #1.66 (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      German Dance No. 10 in D Major
      from "Twelve German Dances"

      Written by Ludwig van Beethoven (as Ludwig Van Beethoven)

      Arranged by Rick Wentworth

      Performed by The Isobel Griffiths Ensemble

      Courtesy of Pathé Productions Limited

    User reviews753

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    Top review
    7/10
    As the Crow Flies
    Greetings again from the darkness. Great literature seldom makes for great cinema. The mediums are vastly different. However great literature, in the right hands, can make for very entertaining cinema. Such is the case with Guy Ritchie's interpretation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's greatest character.

    Mr. Ritchie provides us with quite a departure from the Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce "Holmes and Watson". Here we get dazzling special effects and near super-human feats and stunts. Another twist is that this Holmes here is no meticulous, fastidious bore in real life. In fact, he lives more like a frat boy or rock star - replete with trashed room and bouts of isolation.

    What is not missing is Holmes' world class attention to detail. The story here is multi-layered and actually very interesting, if not a bit high-minded and high-concept. The still-under-construction Tower Bridge plays a role in the film and the bleakness and gray of London is captured perfectly.

    Of course, I won't reveal any details of the story other than to say the "good" guys are out to get a real bad guy here ... wonderfully played by the always solid Mark Strong, who may or may not be dead. That always makes for an interesting case! Support from Rachel McAdams and Eddie Marsan are fine, but Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law are the real stars as Holmes and Watson. As odd as it seems, they really do have a buddy factor that works well on screen. Downey's physicality has always set him apart from many contemporary actors ... he moves like a dancer and fights like a champion. Jude Law is often too pretty-boy for me, but he really does a nice job of capturing the reluctant sidekick with complimentary skills.

    This is a BIG movie! It is made to be a rollicking good time with tons of popcorn munched. Smaller kids will not be able to follow the story, but anyone who has read a Holmes story (and isn't against a little artistic license) should see the film. It is extremely entertaining and fun to watch.
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 25, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Germany
      • United Kingdom
      • Australia
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Warner Bros. (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • Sherlok Xolms
    • Filming locations
      • Brompton Cemetery, Fulham Road, West Brompton, London, England, UK
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Village Roadshow Pictures
      • Silver Pictures
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $90,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $209,028,679
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $62,304,277
      • Dec 27, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $524,028,679
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 8 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
      • DTS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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