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Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)

PG-13 · 1985-12-04 · 1h 49m · EN
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Before a lifetime of adventure, they lived the adventure of a lifetime.

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.

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Barry LevinsonDirector
Budget
$18M

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Nicholas RoweNicholas RoweSherlock HolmesAlan CoxAlan CoxJohn WatsonSophie WardSophie WardElizabeth HardyAnthony HigginsAnthony HigginsProfessor RatheSusan FleetwoodSusan FleetwoodMrs. DribbRoger Ashton-GriffithsRoger Ashton-GriffithsDet. Sgt. LestradeMatthew RyanMatthew RyanDudley's FriendEarl RhodesEarl RhodesDudleyFreddie JonesFreddie JonesChester CragwitchPatrick NewellPatrick NewellBentley BoosterNadim SawalhaNadim SawalhaKhasek - Lower Nile Tavern OwnerNigel StockNigel StockRupert T. Waxflatter

Keywords

MurderAftercreditsstingerLondon, englandSchool friendReligion and supernaturalSherlock holmes

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · Adventure · FamilyTheme affinityMurder · Aftercreditsstinger · London EnglandNarrative complexityMysteryPacingActionEmotional intensityFamilyDirector preference115828

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What is Young Sherlock Holmes 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.

How long is Young Sherlock Holmes?

Young Sherlock Holmes has a runtime of 109 minutes.

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