Sherlock: The Great Game (2010): Cast & Plot
Sherlock: The Great Game is a 2010 mystery drama directed by Paul McGuigan, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, Martin Freeman and Zoe Telford. It runs 1 hour 29 minutes.
- Runtime
- 1h 29m (89 min)
- Director
- Paul McGuigan
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sherlock: The Great Game About?
The premise of Sherlock: The Great Game without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Mycroft summons Sherlock for assistance, but a ruthless criminal mastermind forces him into a frantic, distraction‑filled investigation. The villain unleashes a series of human‑hostage bombs that speak, compelling Sherlock to solve each perilous case before the next explosive threat erupts.
Sherlock: The Great Game Cast & Characters
Benedict Cumberbatch leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson and Zoe Telford as Sarah. Directed by Paul McGuigan; 25 actors are credited in all.
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Director Paul McGuigan
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Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes -
Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson - Zoe Telford as Sarah
- San Shella as Andrew West
Also Starring in Sherlock: The Great Game
· 21 more- Louise Brealey Molly Hooper
- Andrew Scott Jim Moriarty
- Caroline Trowbridge Mrs. Monkford
- John Sessions Kenny Prince
- Di Botcher Connie Prince
- John Lebar Golem
- Rupert Graves DI Lestrade
- Vinette Robinson Sgt Sally Donovan
- Una Stubbs Mrs. Hudson
- Deborah Moore Crying Woman
- Haydn Gwynne Miss Wenceslas
- Lynn Farleigh Professor Cairns
- Jeany Spark Homeless Girl
- Doug Allen Joe
- Rita Davies Blind Lady
- Matthew Needham Bezza
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- Stefano Braschi Raoul
- Kemal Sylvester Tube Guard
- Paul Albertson Mr. Ewart
- Lauren Rose Crace Lucy
- Alison Lintott Julie
Sherlock: The Great Game Plot Summary
What happens in Sherlock: The Great Game from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Sherlock Holmes, Benedict Cumberbatch, does not waste time quarreling over grammar or turning away a case in this fresh chapter. Instead, he is drawn into a tangled, pulse‑pounding puzzle that tests wit, nerves, and the very nature of trust.
Full summary
The whole story of Sherlock: The Great Game, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sherlock: The Great Game?
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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Which of Sherlock's siblings asks him to investigate the murder of MI6 employee Andrew West?
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Sherlock: The Great Game FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director
Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sherlock: The Great Game, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sherlock: The Great Game?
Sherlock: The Great Game runs 1 hour 29 minutes (89 minutes).
Who directed Sherlock: The Great Game?
Sherlock: The Great Game was directed by Paul McGuigan.
More films by Paul McGuigan Who is in the cast of Sherlock: The Great Game?
Sherlock: The Great Game stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson and Zoe Telford as Sarah, among 25 credited actors.
Does Sherlock: The Great Game have a post-credit scene?
No. Sherlock: The Great Game has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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