Sherlock Jr. (1924): cast, story & where to watch
1924 · Film · ★ 8.1
Released in 1924, Sherlock Jr. is an action, comedy and mystery film directed by Buster Keaton, running about 45 minutes. “Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meagre skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.
Who’s in it. Sherlock Jr. stars Buster Keaton as Sherlock, Jr., Kathryn McGuire as Girl, Joe Keaton as Girl's Father and Erwin Connelly as The Butler, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Sherlock Jr. sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling, TCM, IndieFlix and Kino Film Collection and 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 Sherlock Jr. page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sherlock Jr. tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sherlock Jr. (1924)?
- In US, Sherlock Jr. is available to stream on FlixFling, TCM and IndieFlix, and 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 Sherlock Jr. worth watching?
- Sherlock Jr. holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Sherlock Jr.?
- Sherlock Jr. stars Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, Erwin Connelly and Ward Crane.
- When was Sherlock Jr. released?
- Sherlock Jr. was released in 1924, with a runtime of about 45 minutes.