Sherlock Holmes

Sherlock Holmes

Nothing escapes him.

Directed by Guy Ritchie

Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures, Village Roadshow Pictures

2009129 min7.2 / 10

A high-energy, cerebral mystery-adventure that balances witty buddy dynamics with supernatural intrigue and Victorian-era spectacle.

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.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Sherlock Holmes one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 94% of films.

  • Is Sherlock Holmes sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is Sherlock Holmes violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Does Sherlock Holmes end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is Sherlock Holmes scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Sherlock Holmes easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

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.

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Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity93

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise42

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love75

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like Sherlock Holmes, and what each one shares →

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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