Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Series · ★ 7.2
Released in 1980, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson is an action & adventure, mystery and crime series.
What it’s about. The first part of the Soviet series of television films based on the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle about Sherlock Holmes, filmed in 1979. The film consists of two parts and was filmed based on the story "The Speckled Band" (1st part "The Acquaintance") and the novella "A Study in Scarlet" (beginning of the 1st part and the 2nd part "Bloody Inscription").
Who’s in it. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson stars Vasiliy Livanov as Sherlock Holmes, Vitali Solomin as Dr. Watson, Rina Zelyonaya as Mrs. Hudson and Mariya Solomina as Helen Stoner/Julia Stoner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (1980)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson worth watching?
- Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action & adventure, mystery and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson?
- Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson stars Vasiliy Livanov, Vitali Solomin, Rina Zelyonaya, Mariya Solomina and Gennadiy Bogachyov.
- When was Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson released?
- Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson was released in 1980.