The Hound of the Baskervilles
Seen it?1988 | 105 min | Drama, Comedy, Thriller, Mystery, TV Movie
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
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 and anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 21K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Brian Mills
- Jeremy BrettSherlock Holmes
- Edward HardwickeDr. John Watson
- Raymond AdamsonSir Charles Baskerville
- Alastair DuncanDr. Mortimer
- Ronald PickupBarrymore
- Rosemary McHaleMrs. Barrymore
- Kristoffer TaboriSir Henry Baskerville
- James FaulknerStapleton
- Edward RomfourtPurser
- Philipp DettmerPageboy