The Royal Scandal (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2001, The Royal Scandal is a thriller, crime, mystery and tv movie film directed by Rodney Gibbons, running about 120 minutes. “Temptation May Be His Greatest Adversary” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's Sherlock Holmes - the world's greatest detective - faces a most alluring adversary... Legendary opera star Irene Adler is threatening to destroy the King of Bohemia's reputation with proof of their illicit affair. The evidence? A photograph. Her ransom? The king's hand in marriage. But not only does investigating detective Sherlock Holmes already know Irene from the past, he also knows that the queen of manipulation would never resort to such a common crime. After uncovering her true ambitions, Holmes draws the cunning songstress into a well-matched game of cat and mouse
Who’s in it. The Royal Scandal stars Matt Frewer as Sherlock Holmes, Kenneth Welsh as Dr. Watson, Liliana Komorowska as Irene Adler and R.H. Thomson as Mycroft Holmes.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, The Royal Scandal has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Cineverse. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Royal Scandal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Royal Scandal tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Royal Scandal (2001)?
- In US, The Royal Scandal is available to stream on Cineverse. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Royal Scandal worth watching?
- The Royal Scandal holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, mystery and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Royal Scandal?
- The Royal Scandal stars Matt Frewer, Kenneth Welsh, Liliana Komorowska and R.H. Thomson.
- When was The Royal Scandal released?
- The Royal Scandal was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.