Young Sherlock Holmes (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1985, Young Sherlock Holmes is an action, adventure, family and mystery film directed by Barry Levinson, running about 109 minutes. “Before a lifetime of adventure, they lived the adventure of a lifetime.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet as boys in an English Boarding school. Holmes is known for his deductive ability even as a youth, amazing his classmates with his abilities. When they discover a plot to murder a series of British business men by an Egyptian cult, they move to stop it.
Who’s in it. Young Sherlock Holmes stars Nicholas Rowe as Sherlock Holmes, Alan Cox as John Watson, Sophie Ward as Elizabeth Hardy and Anthony Higgins as Professor Rathe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Young Sherlock Holmes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV 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 Young Sherlock Holmes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Young Sherlock Holmes 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 Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)?
- In US, Young Sherlock Holmes is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential and YouTube TV, 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 Young Sherlock Holmes worth watching?
- Young Sherlock Holmes holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, adventure, family and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young Sherlock Holmes?
- Young Sherlock Holmes stars Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox, Sophie Ward, Anthony Higgins and Susan Fleetwood.
- When was Young Sherlock Holmes released?
- Young Sherlock Holmes was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.