Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Seen it?2016 | 90 min | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
Audiences rate it highly (7.8 out of 10), despite soft box office. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Sherlock Holmes or Enola Holmes 2, start here.
- The mood
- Tense, dark and gritty.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 30 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves in 1890s London in this holiday special.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesStrong
7.8 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
Won 1 Emmy: Primetime Emmy Awards: Outstanding Television Movie.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a solid audience; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 89K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Douglas Mackinnon
- Benedict CumberbatchSherlock Holmes
- Martin FreemanDr. John Watson
- Mark GatissMycroft Holmes
- Andrew ScottProfessor Moriarty
- Una StubbsMrs. Hudson
- Rupert GravesDI Lestrade
- Louise BrealeyMolly Hooper
- Catherine McCormackLady Carmichael
- Amanda AbbingtonMary Watson
- Jonathan ArisAnderson