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Young Sherlock Holmes

PG-1319851h 49mBarry Levinson
IMDb 6.8 · Rotten Tomatoes 70% · Metacritic 65

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"Before a lifetime of adventure, they lived the adventure of a lifetime."

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet as boys in an English Boarding school. Holmes is known for his deductive ability even as a youth, amazing his classmates with his abilities. When they discover a plot to murder a series of British business men by an Egyptian cult, they move to stop it.

MysteryAdventureThriller
School FriendLondon, EnglandReligion And SupernaturalMurderAftercreditsstingerSherlock Holmes

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Frequently asked questions

What is Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) about?

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet as boys in an English Boarding school. Holmes is known for his deductive ability even as a youth, amazing his classmates with his abilities. When they discover a plot to murder a series of British business men by an Egyptian cult, they move to stop it.

Who stars in Young Sherlock Holmes?

Young Sherlock Holmes stars Nicholas Rowe (Sherlock Holmes), Alan Cox (John Watson), Sophie Ward (Elizabeth Hardy), Anthony Higgins (Professor Rathe), Susan Fleetwood (Mrs. Dribb). The film was directed by Barry Levinson.

How long is Young Sherlock Holmes?

Young Sherlock Holmes has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1985. It is rated PG-13.

Is Young Sherlock Holmes worth watching?

Young Sherlock Holmes holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 70. Fans of Mystery, Adventure, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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