Nothing escapes him.
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.
Sherlock Holmes (2009) is a action, adventure and mystery film directed by Guy Ritchie, released on December 23, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 9m. It stars Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams and Mark Strong. Viewers rate it 7.2 out of 10 across 15,014 ratings.
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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
Geraldine James
as Mrs. Hudson
Kelly Reilly
as Mary Morstan
William Houston
as Constable Clark
Hans Matheson
as Lord Coward
James Fox
as Sir Thomas Rotheram
William Hope
as Ambassador Standish
Directed by Guy Ritchie, written by Michael Robert Johnson, Arthur Conan Doyle and Michael Robert Johnson, produced by Joel Silver, Susan Downey and Dan Lin.
Average viewer score of 7.2/10 from 15,014 ratings.
Fun adaptation of the classic character played wonderfully by Robert Downey Jr. who has some nice banter with Jude Law's Holmes as well as the beautiful Rachel McAdams. I like Mark Strong but he doesn't have a whole lot to work with. It's also a bit long however I was entertained. **3.75/5**
Reviewed on August 28, 2020
_**Sherlock Holmes goes hyperkinetic action with impossible CGI**_ In Victorian London, Sherlock Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) & Dr. Watson (Jude Law) enter into a clash of wits and brawn with a serial killing Lord involved in black magic who, apparently, has risen from the dead (Mark Strong). Rachel McAdams and Kelly Reilly play the women in the protagonists’ lives. Directed by Guy Ritchie, “Sherlock Holmes” (2009)…
Reviewed on December 12, 2021
With the evil “Lord Blackwood” (Mark Strong) now safely strung up and cut down, “Sherlock Holmes” (Robert Downey Jr) and his Boswell “Dr. Watson” (Jude Law) are relaxed as the latter man plans his impending nuptials to “Mary” (Kelly Reilly). Of course, it being Victorian London, the next crime spree is never far away, only this time it concerns some of the highest-placed people in the government. What’s more, their…
Reviewed on August 9, 2025
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The main cast of Sherlock Holmes (2009) includes Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Mark Strong and Eddie Marsan. The film was directed by Guy Ritchie. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Sherlock Holmes was released on December 23, 2009 and runs for 2h 9m.
Sherlock Holmes (2009) holds an average rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 15,014 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, adventure and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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