Mr. Holmes (2015): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Mr. Holmes is a 2015 mystery drama directed by Bill Condon, starring Ian McKellen, Laura Linney and Hiroyuki Sanada. It runs 1 hour 44 minutes and earned $29.4 million worldwide. It earned 1 award nomination, including Best Young Actor/Actress at the Critics' Choice 2016. Critics gave it 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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- Runtime
- 1h 44m (104 min)
- Director
- Bill Condon
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Roadside Attractions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mr. Holmes About?
The premise of Mr. Holmes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
As an aging Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen) returns from a journey to Japan, he grapples with the lingering impact of the atomic bomb and seeks refuge in the quiet of the countryside. Accompanied by his devoted housekeeper and her inquisitive young son, Roger, Holmes finds himself increasingly preoccupied with an unsolved case from his past. As his mind begins to fail, he desperately seeks to unravel the mystery and confront life's most profound questions before his memories fade completely.
Mr. Holmes Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- son
- memory
- mother
- nest
- anger
- tunnel
- allergy
- loss
- book
- chest
- mailman
- glass harmonica
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- sherlock holmes character
- aging
- character name as title
- surname in title
- dr. john watson character
- retired private detective
- hiroshima japan
- loss of brother
- 93 year old
- 93 year old man
- swimming in the sea
- stung by bee
- tailing someone
- fake signature
- senility
- dementia
- study
- return home
- school boy
- bedridden
- fall from a bed
- hidden compartment
- dream sequence
- deduction
- planning a suicide
- visiting a grave
- newspaper headline
- stung by wasp
- hospital visit
- diogenes club
- gentlemen's club
- writing a letter
- asexual
- asexual character
- housekeeper
- elderly protagonist
- top hat
- accomplishment
Mr. Holmes Cast
Ian McKellen leads the cast, with Laura Linney and Hiroyuki Sanada. Directed by Bill Condon; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Bill Condon
Mr. Holmes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Mr. Holmes 88% on Rotten Tomatoes and 67 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 88% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 70%
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Metacritic 67 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 65% User score
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Movie Insider 4.6 /5
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Mr. Holmes Plot Summary
What happens in Mr. Holmes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1947, the once-renowned detective Sherlock Holmes, now 93 years old, resides in a tranquil farmhouse in Sussex alongside his widowed housekeeper, Mrs. Munro, and her young son Roger. Fresh from a journey to Hiroshima, Holmes has begun experimenting with a prickly ash plant he obtained to aid his declining memory. He is particularly troubled by the portrayal of his last case, The Adventure of the Dove Grey Glove, written by his former companion, Dr. Watson. Driven to pen his own narrative, he finds himself struggling to recollect the events.
Full summary
The whole story of Mr. Holmes, scene by scene
Mr. Holmes Box Office
Mr. Holmes grossed $29.4 million worldwide. $17.7 million came from the US and Canada and $11.6 million (40%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$29.4M
- US & Canada
- $17.7M
- International
- $11.6M
Mr. Holmes Awards & Nominations
Mr. Holmes earned 1 award nomination, including Best Young Actor/Actress at the Critics' Choice 2016.
1 nomination1 ceremony
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Critics' Choice 2016 1 nomination- Nominated Best Young Actor/Actress
Mr. Holmes Trailers & Videos
4 videos: 4 trailers.
- Trailer Mr. Holmes Official International Teaser Trailer #1 (2015) - Ian McKellen Mystery Drama HD
- Trailer MR HOLMES - OFFICIAL UK TRAILER [HD] - IAN MCKELLEN
- Trailer Official Mr. Holmes US Trailer | On Digital HD October 27. DVD & Blu-ray November 10.
How Well Do You Know Mr. Holmes?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in Mr. Holmes
11 cars on screen, including the 1937 Morris Ten-Four and the 1953 Bedford KZ ML2.
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1953 Bedford KZ ML2 Minor role -
1937 Humber 12 Minor role -
1938 Packard One-Twenty Minor role
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Movies Like Mr. Holmes
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sherlock Holmes, Holmes & Watson and Sherlock Holmes Faces Death.
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Sherlock Holmes 2009 -
Holmes & Watson 2018 -
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death 1943 -
The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes 1935 -
Sherlock Holmes 1932 -
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes 1970 -
Young Sherlock Holmes 1985 -
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1939 -
Sherlock Holmes 1916 -
Sherlock Holmes 1922 -
Sherlock Holmes Returns 1993 -
The Dying Detective 1921
Mr. Holmes FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Mr. Holmes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mr. Holmes?
Mr. Holmes runs 1 hour 44 minutes (104 minutes).
When was Mr. Holmes released?
Mr. Holmes was released on July 17, 2015.
Who directed Mr. Holmes?
Mr. Holmes was directed by Bill Condon.
More films by Bill Condon Who is in the cast of Mr. Holmes?
Mr. Holmes stars Ian McKellen, Laura Linney and Hiroyuki Sanada, among 4 credited actors.
How much did Mr. Holmes make at the box office?
Mr. Holmes grossed $29.4 million worldwide ($17.7 million domestic, $11.6 million international).
How is Mr. Holmes rated?
Mr. Holmes has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 88% on Rotten Tomatoes, 67 on Metacritic and 65% on TMDB.
Was Mr. Holmes nominated for any awards?
Mr. Holmes received 1 nomination across 1 ceremony.
Does Mr. Holmes have a post-credit scene?
No. Mr. Holmes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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