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Mr. Holmes

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2015 | 104 min | Drama, Mystery

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (88% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Laura or Sherlock Holmes, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Tense.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 44 min.
What might put you off
Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.

In 1947, long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsBelow par

    0 wins and 8 nominations from smaller awards and festivals

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $29 million worldwide on a $11 million budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 82K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Bill Condon

  • Ian McKellenSherlock Holmes
  • Laura LinneyMrs. Munro
  • Milo ParkerRoger
  • Hiroyuki SanadaTamiki Umezaki
  • Roger AllamDr. Barrie
  • Frances de la TourMadame Schirmer
  • Hattie MorahanAnn Kelmot
  • Phil DavisInspector Gilbert
  • Patrick KennedyThomas Kelmot
  • John SessionsMycroft Holmes