Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2011, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is an action, crime, adventure and mystery film directed by Guy Ritchie, running about 129 minutes. “The game is afoot.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows stars Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, Jude Law as Dr. John Watson, Noomi Rapace as Madam Simza Heron and Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $334.6M 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: A Game of Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 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: A Game of Shadows (2011)?
- In US, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 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: A Game of Shadows worth watching?
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows holds an audience score of 7.1 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: A Game of Shadows?
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows stars Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Noomi Rapace, Rachel McAdams and Jared Harris.
- When was Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows released?
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.