Young Sherlock Holmes(1985)
Before a lifetime of adventure, they lived the adventure of a lifetime.
Young Sherlock Holmes 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.
Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) is a mystery, adventure and thriller film directed by Barry Levinson, released on December 4, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox, Sophie Ward and Anthony Higgins. Viewers rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 733 ratings.
- Director:
- Barry Levinson
- Writers:
- Arthur Conan Doyle, Chris Columbus
- Producers:
- Mark Johnson, Henry Winkler, Roger Birnbaum
- Cinematographer:
- Stephen Goldblatt
- Composer:
- Bruce Broughton
- Production:
- Amblin Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $18,000,000
- Revenue:
- $63,700,000
- Status:
- Released
Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) Trailer
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Young Sherlock Holmes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Nicholas Rowe
as Sherlock Holmes
Alan Cox
as John Watson
Sophie Ward
as Elizabeth Hardy
Anthony Higgins
as Professor Rathe
Susan Fleetwood
as Mrs. Dribb
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
as Det. Sgt. Lestrade
- Matthew Ryan
Matthew Ryan
as Dudley's Friend
- Earl Rhodes
Earl Rhodes
as Dudley
Freddie Jones
as Chester Cragwitch
Patrick Newell
as Bentley Booster
Nadim Sawalha
as Khasek - Lower Nile Tavern Owner
Nigel Stock
as Rupert T. Waxflatter
Key crew
Directed by Barry Levinson, written by Arthur Conan Doyle and Chris Columbus, produced by Mark Johnson, Henry Winkler and Roger Birnbaum.
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Young Sherlock Holmes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.8/10 from 733 ratings.
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Young Sherlock Holmes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Young Sherlock Holmes online?
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Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) is available to stream on MGM Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Young Sherlock Holmes?
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The main cast of Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) includes Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox, Sophie Ward, Anthony Higgins and Susan Fleetwood. The film was directed by Barry Levinson. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Young Sherlock Holmes released?
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Young Sherlock Holmes was released on December 4, 1985 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Young Sherlock Holmes worth watching?
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Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) holds an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from 733 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy mystery, adventure and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Young Sherlock Holmes?
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