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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)

โ€œThe game is afoot.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 11,182 votes 2h 9m pg-13 ActionAdventureCrimeMystery

#53 of 249 films from 2011 #525 of 2168 in action

Directed by Guy Ritchie ยท Written by Michele Mulroney, Kieran Mulroney

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Overview

There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmesโ€™ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an advantage over the detective.

Cast

Robert Downey Jr.as Sherlock Holmes
Jude Lawas Dr. John Watson
Noomi Rapaceas Madam Simza Heron
Jared Harrisas Professor James Moriarty
Rachel McAdamsas Irene Adler
Eddie Marsanas Inspector Lestrade
Kelly Reillyas Mary Morstan
Stephen Fryas Mycroft Holmes
Paul Andersonas Colonel Sebastian Moran
Geraldine Jamesas Mrs. Hudson
William Houstonas Constable Clark
Wolf Kahleras Doctor Hoffmanstahl
Iain Mitchellas Auctioneer
Jack Laskeyas Carruthers

Facts

Release dateNovember 22, 2011
Runtime129 min (2h 9m) โ€” longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresAction, Adventure, Crime, Mystery
LanguageEN
Budget$125,000,000
Box office$334,615,000 (2.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt1515091

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Questions

How long is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 11,182 votes, which places it #53 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 79%) and #525 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 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: A Game of Shadows?
Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes; Jude Law as Dr. John Watson; Noomi Rapace as Madam Simza Heron; Jared Harris as Professor James Moriarty; Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler; Eddie Marsan as Inspector Lestrade.
What is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/6288.

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