Sherlock Holmes (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1916, Sherlock Holmes is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Arthur Berthelet, running about 117 minutes.
What it’s about. When a couple of scammers hold young Alice Faulkner against her will to discover the whereabouts of letters whose dissemination could cause a scandal affecting the royal family, Sherlock Holmes decides to take over the case. (Considered lost, a copy was found in 2014, in the vaults of the Cinémathèque Française.)
Who’s in it. Sherlock Holmes stars William Gillette as Sherlock Holmes, Ernest Maupain as Professor Moriarty, Marjorie Kay as Alice Faulkner and Edward Fielding as Dr. Watson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Sherlock Holmes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes (1916)?
- In US, Sherlock Holmes is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. 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 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sherlock Holmes?
- Sherlock Holmes stars William Gillette, Ernest Maupain, Marjorie Kay, Edward Fielding and Stewart Robbins.
- When was Sherlock Holmes released?
- Sherlock Holmes was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 117 minutes.