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Sherlock Holmes (2009)

โ€œNothing escapes him.โ€

7.2/10 ยท 15,083 votes 2h 9m pg-13 ActionAdventureCrimeMystery

#51 of 242 films from 2009 #449 of 2168 in action

Directed by Guy Ritchie ยท Written by Simon Kinberg, Anthony Peckham, Michael Robert Johnson

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Overview

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.

Cast

Robert Downey Jr.as Sherlock Holmes
Jude Lawas Dr. John Watson
Rachel McAdamsas Irene Adler
Mark Strongas Lord Henry Blackwood
Eddie Marsanas Inspector Lestrade
Robert Mailletas Dredger
Geraldine Jamesas Mrs. Hudson
Kelly Reillyas Mary Morstan
William Houstonas Constable Clark
Hans Mathesonas Lord Coward
James Foxas Sir Thomas Rotheram
William Hopeas Ambassador Standish
Clive Russellas Captain Tanner
Oran Gurelas Reordan

Facts

Release dateDecember 23, 2009
Runtime129 min (2h 9m) โ€” longer as the 2009 average of 105 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$90,000,000
Box office$524,028,679 (5.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt0988045

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Questions

How long is Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Is Sherlock Holmes worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.2/10 across 15,083 votes, which places it #51 of 242 films released in 2009 in this index (top 79%) and #449 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes was directed by Guy Ritchie. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels (1998), Snatch (2000), The Gentlemen (2020).
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes?
Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes; Jude Law as Dr. John Watson; Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler; Mark Strong as Lord Henry Blackwood; Eddie Marsan as Inspector Lestrade; Robert Maillet as Dredger.
What is Sherlock Holmes rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sherlock Holmes?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6278.

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