Mr. Holmes (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2015, Mr. Holmes is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Bill Condon, running about 104 minutes. “The man behind the myth” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1947, long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement.
Who’s in it. Mr. Holmes stars Ian McKellen as Sherlock Holmes, Laura Linney as Mrs. Munro, Milo Parker as Roger and Hiroyuki Sanada as Tamiki Umezaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Mr. Holmes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $29.4M 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 Mr. Holmes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mr. Holmes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mr. Holmes (2015)?
- In US, Mr. 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 Mr. Holmes worth watching?
- Mr. Holmes holds an audience score of 6.5 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 Mr. Holmes?
- Mr. Holmes stars Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Milo Parker, Hiroyuki Sanada and Roger Allam.
- When was Mr. Holmes released?
- Mr. Holmes was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.