Sherlock Holmes (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2009, Sherlock Holmes is an action, crime, adventure and mystery film directed by Guy Ritchie, running about 129 minutes. “Nothing escapes him.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Sherlock Holmes stars Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, Jude Law as Dr. John Watson, Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler and Mark Strong as Lord Henry Blackwood, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Sherlock Holmes has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $524M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sherlock Holmes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sherlock Holmes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes (2009)?
- In US, Sherlock Holmes is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sherlock Holmes worth watching?
- Sherlock Holmes holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, crime, adventure and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sherlock Holmes?
- Sherlock Holmes stars Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong and Eddie Marsan.
- When was Sherlock Holmes released?
- Sherlock Holmes was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.