Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

Directed by Albert Parker

Produced by Goldwyn Pictures Corporation

192285 min6.1 / 10

A classic silent-era detective mystery centered on Holmes's intellectual prowess and his confrontation with his greatest nemesis, Moriarty.

Sherlock Holmes is a master at solving the most impenetrable mysteries, but he has his work cut out for him on his latest case. As the famed detective investigates an alleged theft, he’s brought face to face with his most devious adversary yet — Professor Moriarty.

Questions people ask

  • Is Sherlock Holmes sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is Sherlock Holmes violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

  • Is Sherlock Holmes scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 58% of films.

  • Is Sherlock Holmes easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does Sherlock Holmes end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

42/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity72

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise37

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Sherlock Holmes

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sherlock Holmes

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sherlock Holmes, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sherlock Holmes, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sherlock Holmes, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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