Sherlock Holmes (2009): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Sherlock Holmes is a 2009 action thriller directed by Guy Ritchie, starring Jude Law, Robert Downey Jr. and Rachel McAdams. It brings to the screen characters from The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. It runs 2 hours 8 minutes and earned $524 million worldwide on a $90 million budget. It won 1 award from 7 nominations, including Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2010. Critics gave it 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 8m (128 min)
- Director
- Guy Ritchie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget
- $90M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sherlock Holmes About?
The premise of Sherlock Holmes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Set in London, the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes and his loyal companion Dr. John Watson confront a dangerous adversary. Holmes’s keen intellect and Watson’s steadfast support are challenged as they investigate a menacing threat lurking within the city’s shadowy underbelly. Their pursuit of justice leads them through a web of intrigue and peril, testing Holmes's remarkable skills and resolve.
Sherlock Holmes Themes & Keywords
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Sherlock Holmes Cast
Jude Law leads the cast, with Robert Downey Jr. and Rachel McAdams. Directed by Guy Ritchie.
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Director Guy Ritchie
More from Guy Ritchie
More films directed by Guy Ritchie, best-rated first: The Gentlemen, Guy Ritchie’s The Covenant, Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and In the Grey.
Sherlock Holmes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sherlock Holmes 57 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.5/10.
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IMDb 7.5 /10
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Metacritic 57 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 72% User score
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Sherlock Holmes Plot Summary
What happens in Sherlock Holmes from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens with the iconic logos of Warner Brothers and Village Roadshow set into a cobblestone path, leading us into the nocturnal escapades of Dr. John Watson, portrayed by Jude Law, and Inspector Lestrade, played by Eddie Marsan, as they traverse the dimly lit streets in a carriage. Hot on their trail is the ever-energetic Sherlock Holmes, brought to life by Robert Downey Jr., who races through the shadows, skillfully maneuvering around columns and staircases before arriving at a nondescript building.
Full summary
The whole story of Sherlock Holmes, scene by scene
Sherlock Holmes Box Office & Budget
Sherlock Holmes grossed $524 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, 5.8 times what it cost. $209 million came from the US and Canada and $315 million (60%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$524M
5.8× its budget
- US & Canada
- $209M
- International
- $315M
- Budget
- $90M
Sherlock Holmes Awards & Nominations
Sherlock Holmes won 1 award from 7 nominations, including Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2010. Its biggest night was the Golden Globes 2010, with 1 win from 1 nomination.
1 win7 nominations4 ceremonies
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Golden Globes 2010 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy – Robert Downey Jr.
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Saturn Awards 2010 4 nominations- Nominated Best Director
- Nominated Best Music – Hans Zimmer
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress
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Critics' Choice 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Best Score – Hans Zimmer
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Artios Awards 2010 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Big Budget Feature - Drama
Sherlock Holmes Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer Sherlock Holmes | 4K Trailer | Warner Bros. Entertainment
- Clip Sherlock Holmes | Chasing Down The Killer | Warner Bros. Entertainment
How Well Do You Know Sherlock 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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Who plays the role of Sherlock Holmes in the 2009 film?
Sherlock Holmes Also Known As
21 alternative titles, including “Serlok Holms” and “Shârokku Hômuzu”.
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- Serlok Holms
- Shârokku Hômuzu
- Sherlock Holmes 1
- 01 Sherlock Holmes
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- Շերլոք Հոլմս
- Шерлок Холмс
- 大侦探福尔摩斯
- שרלוק הולמס
- Σέρλοκ Χολμς
- 셜록 홈즈
- シャーロック・ホームズ
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- 福爾摩斯
- เชอร์ล็อค โฮล์มส์ ดับแผนพิฆาตโลก
- Шерлок Голмс
- شرلوک هلمز
- Sherlok Xolms, შერლოკ ჰოლმსი
- Šerlokas Holmsas
- Thám Tử Sherlock Holmes
- شارلوك هولمز
- शरलॉक होम्स
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Movies Like Sherlock Holmes
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Holmes & Watson, Sherlock Holmes and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.
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Holmes & Watson 2018 -
Sherlock Holmes 1922 -
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1939 -
Young Sherlock Holmes 1985 -
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 2011 -
Sherlock Holmes 1932 -
Sherlock Holmes Faces Death 1943 -
Sherlock Holmes 1916 -
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes 1970 -
Sherlock Holmes in Washington 1943 -
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon 1942 -
Sherlock Holmes in New York 1976
Sherlock Holmes FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Sherlock Holmes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes runs 2 hours 8 minutes (128 minutes).
When was Sherlock Holmes released?
Sherlock Holmes was released on December 25, 2009.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes was directed by Guy Ritchie.
More films by Guy Ritchie Who is in the cast of Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes stars Jude Law, Robert Downey Jr. and Rachel McAdams.
How much did Sherlock Holmes make at the box office?
Sherlock Holmes grossed $524 million worldwide ($209 million domestic, $315 million international) on a budget of $90 million.
How is Sherlock Holmes rated?
Sherlock Holmes has 7.5/10 on IMDb, 57 on Metacritic and 72% on TMDB.
What awards did Sherlock Holmes win?
Sherlock Holmes won 1 award from 7 nominations, including Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy at the Golden Globes 2010.
Does Sherlock Holmes have a post-credit scene?
No. Sherlock Holmes has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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