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Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)

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

  • Dec 4, 1985
  • 1h 49m
  • PG-13

6.8/10

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741 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

Young Sherlock Holmes is a 1985 mystery and adventure film directed by Barry Levinson. Its leading cast includes Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox and Sophie Ward. It runs for 1 hour 49 minutes.

Synopsis

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 49 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
6.8/10 from 741 TMDB votes

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Cast

  • Nicholas Rowe Sherlock Holmes
  • Alan Cox John Watson
  • Sophie Ward Elizabeth Hardy
  • Anthony Higgins Professor Rathe
  • Susan Fleetwood Mrs. Dribb
  • Roger Ashton-Griffiths Det. Sgt. Lestrade
  • Matthew Ryan Dudley's Friend
  • Earl Rhodes Dudley
  • Freddie Jones Chester Cragwitch
  • Patrick Newell Bentley Booster
  • Nadim Sawalha Khasek - Lower Nile Tavern Owner
  • Nigel Stock Rupert T. Waxflatter
  • Brian Oulton Master Snelgrove
  • Donald Eccles The Reverend Duncan Nesbitt
  • Matthew Blakstad Dudley's Friend
  • Jonathan Lacey Dudley's Friend
  • Walter Sparrow Ethan Engel
  • Roger Brierley Mr. Holmes

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