Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is a 2011 action mystery film directed by Guy Ritchie, starring Robert Downey Jr., Rachel McAdams and Jude Law. It is partly based on The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. It runs 2 hours 9 minutes and earned $543.8 million worldwide. Critics gave it 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 9m (129 min)
- Director
- Guy Ritchie
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows About?
The premise of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows without spoilers, adapted from The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Sherlock Holmes finds himself pitted against the criminal mastermind Professor Moriarty in a dangerous game of wits and deception. As Moriarty's sinister plot unfolds, Holmes must use his intellect and skills to decipher a complex scheme involving murder and political unrest. He is joined by Dr. Watson as they race to outmaneuver Moriarty and prevent a devastating event with far-reaching consequences.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Themes & Keywords
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- investigation
- riding a freight train
- climbing outside a train
- ballroom dancing
- gypsy camp
- playing bagpipes
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- strasbourg france
- sniper rifle
- good versus evil
- assassination attempt
- hand to hand combat
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Cast
Robert Downey Jr. leads the cast, with Rachel McAdams and Jude Law. Directed by Guy Ritchie.
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Director Guy Ritchie
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, and IMDb users rate it 7.4/10.
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IMDb 7.4 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 60% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 77%
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TMDB 71% User score
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Letterboxd 3.3 /5
522 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.4 /5
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Plot Summary
What happens in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sherlock Holmes, portrayed by Robert Downey Jr., embarks on a thrilling investigation across Europe, unraveling a web of seemingly unconnected crimes that he suspects are all linked to the cunning Professor Moriarty, a devious criminal mastermind equally matched in intellect. After Moriarty orchestrates a heinous assassination attempt, Irene Adler, played by Rachel McAdams, falls victim to his schemes, her affections for Holmes rendering her a liability.
Meanwhile, Holmes joins his friend Dr. Watson, portrayed by Jude Law, and his brother Mycroft for Watson’s stag party. In a twist of fate, Holmes must save another of Moriarty’s targets, a fortune-telling gypsy named Sim. As the tension escalates, Holmes confronts Moriarty, who ominously warns that further investigation will put Watson’s life in jeopardy.
Full summary
The whole story of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, scene by scene
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Box Office
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows grossed $543.8 million worldwide. $186.8 million came from the US and Canada and $357 million (66%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$543.8M
- US & Canada
- $186.8M
- International
- $357M
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Trailers & Videos
7 videos: 3 trailers, 3 teasers and 1 featurette.
- Trailer Trailer 2
- Trailer 4K Trailer
- Teaser TV Spot 1
- Teaser Home Video Trailer
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Cars in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows
1 car on screen: the unknown.
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows Also Known As
47 alternative titles, including “Sherlock Holmes 2” and “Sherlock Holmes : Le Jeu des ombres”.
- Also known as
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- Sherlock Holmes 2
- Sherlock Holmes : Le Jeu des ombres
- Sherlock Holmes։ A Game of Shadows
- Sherlock Holmes 2: O Jogo de Sombras
- Sherlock Holmes 2: A Game of Shadows
- 02 Sherlock Holmes - Hra stínů
- Sherlock Holmes 2 - A Game of Shadows
- Sherlock Holmes A Game of Shadows
- Sherlock Holmes: Kölgə Oyunları
- शेरलॉक होम्स: मौत का खेल
- शर्लोक होल्मस्: शातिर खिलाड़ी
- Sherlock Holmes - Spiel im Schatten
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- Sherlock Holmes - Gioco di ombre
- Sherlock Holmes: Jogo de Sombras
- Sherlock Holmes : Jeu d'ombres
- 大侦探福尔摩斯2：诡影游戏
- Шерлок Холмс: Игра теней
- Sherlock Holmes: Hra stínů
- Sherlock Holmes: Gölge Oyunları
- Sherlock Holmes 2. – Árnyjáték
- Sherlock Holmes: Juego de sombras
- Шерлок Холмс: Игра на сенки
- Sherlock Holmes: Gra cieni
- Sherlock Holmes 2: Skyggespillet
- Sherlock Holmes: Jocul umbrelor
- เชอร์ล็อค โฮล์มส์ 2 เกมพญายมเงามรณะ
- Sherlock Holmes: Hra tieňov
- שרלוק הולמס 2: משחק הצללים
- Sherlock Holmes 2: Το Παιχνίδι των Σκιών
- シャーロック・ホームズ：シャドウ・ゲーム
- 셜록 홈즈: 그림자 게임
- Sherlock Holmes: O Jogo de Sombras
- Шерлок Голмс: Гра тіней
- Sherlock Holmes: Un joc d’ombres
- 福爾摩斯：詭影遊戲
- Шерлок Холмс: Игра сенки
- شرلوک هلمز: بازی سایهها
- Šerloks Holmss: ēnu spēle
- 神探福爾摩斯：詭影遊戲
- Šerlokas Holmsas 2: Šešėlių žaidimas
- Sherlock Holmes : Le jeu des ombres, შერლოკ ჰოლმსი: ჩრდილების თამაში
- Thám Tử Sherlock Holmes: Trò Chơi Của Bóng Đêm
- Sherlock Holmes: Varjude mäng
- شارلوك هولمز : لعبة الظلال
- Sherlock Holmes: Spiel im Schatten
- Sherlock Holmes: Igra senc
- Sherlock Holmes: Igra sjena
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Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows runs 2 hours 9 minutes (129 minutes).
When was Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows released?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows was released on December 16, 2011.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows was directed by Guy Ritchie.
More films by Guy Ritchie Who is in the cast of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows stars Robert Downey Jr., Rachel McAdams and Jude Law.
How much did Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows make at the box office?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows grossed $543.8 million worldwide ($186.8 million domestic, $357 million international).
How is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows rated?
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows has 7.4/10 on IMDb, 60% on Rotten Tomatoes, 71% on TMDB and 3.3/5 on Letterboxd.
Is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows based on a book?
Yes. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is partly adapted from The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Does Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows have a post-credit scene?
No. Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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