Without a Clue (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1988, Without a Clue is a comedy and crime film directed by Thom Eberhardt, running about 107 minutes. “The flip side of Sherlock Holmes” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind the operation. When Reginald Kincaid, the actor he has hired to play Holmes becomes insufferable, Watson fires him and tries to go out on his own, but finds that he has done too good a job building Holmes up in the public's mind.
Who’s in it. Without a Clue stars Michael Caine as Sherlock Holmes, Ben Kingsley as Dr. John Watson, Jeffrey Jones as Inspector Lestrade and Lysette Anthony as Impostor Leslie Giles, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Without a Clue has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $8.5M at the box office.
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 Without a Clue page.
If you liked it. Fans of Without a Clue tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Without a Clue (1988)?
- In US, Without a Clue is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Without a Clue worth watching?
- Without a Clue holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Without a Clue?
- Without a Clue stars Michael Caine, Ben Kingsley, Jeffrey Jones, Lysette Anthony and Nigel Davenport.
- When was Without a Clue released?
- Without a Clue was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.