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Sherlock Holmes
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Guy Ritchie. With Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams.
7.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
Eccentric consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson battle to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy England.
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MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTEccentric consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson battle to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy England.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Sherlock Holmes.
MoviHero lists December 23, 2009 as the release date for Sherlock Holmes. Guy Ritchie is the listed director. The listed cast includes Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, Jude Law as Dr. John Watson, Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler, Mark Strong as Lord Henry Blackwood. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateDecember 23, 2009
GenresAdventure · Mystery · Action
Runtime2h 9m
DirectorGuy Ritchie
CastRobert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, Jude Law as Dr. John Watson, Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler, Mark Strong as Lord Henry Blackwood
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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How much time should I set aside?
Sherlock Holmes runs 2h 9m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 10/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.2/10 from 15,195 votes. Updated Nov 8, 2026.
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Pacing10/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary4/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Fun adaptation of the classic character played wonderfully by Robert Downey Jr.”
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“Sherlock Holmes goes hyperkinetic action with impossible CGI In Victorian London, Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) & Dr.”
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“With the evil “Lord Blackwood” (Mark Strong) now safely strung up and cut down, “Sherlock Holmes” (Robert Downey Jr) and his Boswell “Dr.”
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CHARACTERS IN THIS MOVIE
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otherSherlock HolmesSherlock Holmes in Sherlock Holmes (2009), played by Robert Downey Jr..Open character guide otherDr. John WatsonDr. John Watson in Sherlock Holmes (2009), played by Jude Law.Open character guide otherIrene AdlerIrene Adler in Sherlock Holmes (2009), played by Rachel McAdams.Open character guide
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