The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle
Seen it?2005 | 90 min | Mystery, Drama, Crime, History, TV Movie
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and history buffs.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
What led Arthur Conan Doyle to create, and then destroy the world famous detective, Sherlock Holmes? This compelling drama explores the dark secrets that surround the author and his creation.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Cilla Ware
- Douglas HenshallSir Arthur Conan Doyle
- Tim McInnernySelden
- Emily BluntJean Leckie
- Brian CoxJoseph Bell
- Sinéad CusackMary Doyle
- Saskia ReevesLouisa Doyle
- John BettCharles Doyle
- Allan CordunerGreenhough Smith
- Anthony CalfBryan Charles Walker
- Anne RaittMedium