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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 2h 9m
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
449K
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POPULARITY
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Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
Sherlock Holmes and his sidekick Dr. Watson join forces to outwit and bring down their fiercest adversary, Professor Moriarty.
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Detective Sherlock Holmes is on the trail of criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty, who is carrying out a string of random crimes across Europe.Detective Sherlock Holmes is on the trail of criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty, who is carrying out a string of random crimes across Europe.Detective Sherlock Holmes is on the trail of criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty, who is carrying out a string of random crimes across Europe.
IMDb RATING
7.4/10
449K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
2,374
72
  • Director
    • Guy Ritchie
  • Writers
    • Michele Mulroney
    • Kieran Mulroney
    • Arthur Conan Doyle(characters)
  • Stars
    • Robert Downey Jr.
    • Jude Law
    • Jared Harris
Top credits
  • Director
    • Guy Ritchie
  • Writers
    • Michele Mulroney
    • Kieran Mulroney
    • Arthur Conan Doyle(characters)
  • Stars
    • Robert Downey Jr.
    • Jude Law
    • Jared Harris
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 495User reviews
    • 262Critic reviews
    • 48Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 11 nominations

    Videos6

    No. 2
    Trailer 2:33
    No. 2
    Trailer #1
    Trailer 2:23
    Trailer #1
    A Guide to the Films of Guy Ritchie
    Clip 1:44
    A Guide to the Films of Guy Ritchie
    "Are You Happy?"
    Clip 0:40
    "Are You Happy?"
    "Are You Drinking Embalming Fluid?"
    Clip 0:38
    "Are You Drinking Embalming Fluid?"
    Behind the Scenes
    Featurette 2:29
    Behind the Scenes

    Photos282

    Noomi Rapace in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
    Robert Downey Jr. and Jared Harris in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
    Stephen Fry in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
    Robert Downey Jr. and Rachel McAdams in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
    Jared Harris in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
    Jude Law, Robert Downey Jr., Guy Ritchie, and Noomi Rapace in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
    Jude Law, Stephen Fry, Noomi Rapace, and Jack Laskey in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
    Jude Law and Kelly Reilly in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
    Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
    Jude Law and Kelly Reilly in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
    Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)
    Jude Law, Robert Downey Jr., and Stephen Fry in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)

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    Robert Downey Jr.
    Robert Downey Jr.
    • Sherlock Holmesas Sherlock Holmes
    Jude Law
    Jude Law
    • Dr. John Watsonas Dr. John Watson
    Jared Harris
    Jared Harris
    • Professor James Moriartyas Professor James Moriarty
    Rachel McAdams
    Rachel McAdams
    • Irene Adleras Irene Adler
    Noomi Rapace
    Noomi Rapace
    • Madam Simza Heronas Madam Simza Heron
    Stephen Fry
    Stephen Fry
    • Mycroft Holmesas Mycroft Holmes
    Paul Anderson
    Paul Anderson
    • Colonel Sebastian Moranas Colonel Sebastian Moran
    Kelly Reilly
    Kelly Reilly
    • Mary Watsonas Mary Watson
    Geraldine James
    Geraldine James
    • Mrs. Hudsonas Mrs. Hudson
    Eddie Marsan
    Eddie Marsan
    • Inspector Lestradeas Inspector Lestrade
    William Houston
    William Houston
    • Constable Clarkas Constable Clark
    Wolf Kahler
    Wolf Kahler
    • Doctor Hoffmanstahlas Doctor Hoffmanstahl
    Iain Mitchell
    Iain Mitchell
    • Auctioneeras Auctioneer
    Jack Laskey
    Jack Laskey
    • Carruthersas Carruthers
    Patricia Slater
    • Shush Club Maitre D'as Shush Club Maitre D'
    Karima McAdams
    Karima McAdams
    • Shush Club Maitre D'as Shush Club Maitre D'
    • (as Karima Adebibe)
    Richard Cunningham
    Richard Cunningham
    • Businessmanas Businessman
    Marcus Shakesheff
    Marcus Shakesheff
    • Hashisheenas Hashisheen
    • Director
      • Guy Ritchie
    • Writers
      • Michele Mulroney
      • Kieran Mulroney
      • Arthur Conan Doyle(characters)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      The text of the note that Holmes leaves Watson on the packing crate reads: "Come at once if convenient. If inconvenient, come all the same." This quote is taken directly from the opening lines of Holmes creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes short story "The Adventure of the Creeping Man".
    • Goofs
      A German sign on the door of a chemical factory in Heilbronn warns of "Lebensgefahr" (mortal danger), but then has the English word POISON in large red letters in the middle. It makes no sense for the most important word in a sign to be in a foreign language, and is clearly for the benefit of the audience (the skull & crossbones symbol might have been used, as it was internationally recognized by the 1880s). Additionally, the same sign reads "Chemische Kampfführung" (Chemical Warfare). This term is not used to warn somebody of the dangers of chemical weapons but is used when describing the overall methods and tactics of using chemical weapons.
    • Quotes

      Sherlock Holmes: Uh, hmm... Right. Where are the wagons?

      Madam Simza Heron: The wagon is too slow. Can't you ride?

      Dr. John Watson: It's not that he can't ride... How is it you put it, Holmes?

      Sherlock Holmes: They're dangerous at both ends and... crafty in the middle. Why would I want anything with a mind of its own bobbing about between my legs?

    • Crazy credits
      During the ending credits, excerpts from the Doyle story "The Final Problem" are shown. ("The Final Problem" was the basis for the movie.)
    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Episode #20.47 (2011)
    • Soundtracks
      Fischerweise, D.881
      Written by Franz Schubert

      Performed by Irmgard Seefried

      Courtesy of Deutsche Grammophon GmbH (Germany)

      Under license from Universal Music Operations Ltd.

    User reviews495

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Bonkers good fun.
    Holmes and Watson battle Moriarty.

    I loved it, it is an absolutely bonkers, of the wall thrill ride, and purists of the traditional Holmes stories will probably be appalled, but if you're after two hours of intense fun, and high energy excitement, you will love it.

    The cast are tremendous, Downy, Law and Harris are all first rate, hard to put a pin between the trio, and ten years on, the special effects are still jaw dropping.

    It's good fun as well, several laughs, I loved Downey's various disguises, reminiscent of Rathbone.

    I love how some elements are thrown in, the events of Reichenbach, the appearance of Moran etc, although you can't really think Conan Doyle would ever have imagined most of the events here.

    Rip roaring good fun, 9/10.
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    • May 17, 2021

    FAQ7

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    • Is "Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows" based on a book?
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 16, 2011 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Spain)
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
      • Italian
      • German
      • Romany
    • Also known as
      • Sherlock Holmes 2
    • Filming locations
      • Triengen, Kanton Luzern, Switzerland
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Village Roadshow Pictures
      • Silver Pictures
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $125,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $186,848,418
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $39,637,079
      • Dec 18, 2011
    • Gross worldwide
      • $543,848,418
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 9 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • SDDS
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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