Unlocking Sherlock(2014)
Unlocking Sherlock Synopsis
Explore how writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss created the hit television sensation. Take a personal voyage through the versions of Holmes that have served as inspirations for the new series - the original stories, their factual origins, hundreds of film adaptations - to arrive at their thoroughly modern Sherlock. Moffat and Gatiss explain the challenges they encountered adapting the original adventures of the iconic super-sleuth. Go behind the scenes on the set of the hit television series, including interviews with actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Lara Pulver, who talk about the reinvention of their fictional characters.
Unlocking Sherlock (2014) is a tv movie and documentary film directed by Susannah Ward, released on January 19, 2014 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss. Viewers rate it 7.9 out of 10 across 50 ratings.
- Director:
- Susannah Ward
- Status:
- Released
Unlocking Sherlock Cast & Crew
Main cast
Benedict Cumberbatch
as Himself / Sherlock Holmes
Martin Freeman
as Himself / Dr. Watson
Steven Moffat
as Himself
Mark Gatiss
as Himself / Mark Gatiss
Andrew Scott
as Himself / Jim Moriarty
Lara Pulver
as Herself / Irene Adler
Key crew
Directed by Susannah Ward.
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Unlocking Sherlock Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.9/10 from 50 ratings.
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Unlocking Sherlock – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Unlocking Sherlock?
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The main cast of Unlocking Sherlock (2014) includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss and Andrew Scott. The film was directed by Susannah Ward. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Unlocking Sherlock released?
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Unlocking Sherlock was released on January 19, 2014 and runs for 1h.
Is Unlocking Sherlock worth watching?
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Unlocking Sherlock (2014) holds an average rating of 7.9 out of 10 from 50 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.