Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall (2012): Cast & Plot
Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall is a 2012 mystery drama directed by Toby Haynes, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, Andrew Scott and Martin Freeman. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Toby Haynes
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall About?
The premise of Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Jim Moriarty hatches a mad scheme to turn the whole city against Sherlock.
Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall Cast & Characters
Benedict Cumberbatch leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Andrew Scott as Jim Moriarty and Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson. Directed by Toby Haynes; 27 actors are credited in all.
- Director Toby Haynes
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Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes -
Andrew Scott as Jim Moriarty -
Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson -
Mark Gatiss as Mycroft Holmes
Also Starring in Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall
· 23 more- Rupert Graves DI Lestrade
- Paul Leonard Bank Director
- Tony Way Prison Warder
- Christopher Hunter Prison Governor
- Katherine Parkinson Kitty Riley
- Louise Brealey Molly Hooper
- Sydney Wade Claudie Bruhl
- Vinette Robinson Sgt Sally Donovan
- Una Stubbs Mrs. Hudson
- Jonathan Aris Anderson
- Douglas Wilmer Diogenes Gent
- Tony Pitts Chief Superintendant
- Tanya Moodie Ella
- Ifan Huw Dafydd Clerk of the Court
- Michael Müller Father
- Ian Hallard Defense Barrister
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- Peter Basham Reporter #2
- Jaye Griffiths Prosecuting Barrister
- Malcolm Rennie Judge
- Lorraine Hilton Miss Mackenzie
- Rebecca Noble Reporter #3
- Pano Masti Assassin
- Robert Benfield Gallery Director
More from Toby Haynes
More films directed by Toby Haynes: Black Mirror: Bête Noire, Brexit: The Uncivil War, Doctor Who: The Impossible Astronaut Prequel and Doctor Who: A Christmas Carol.
Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall Plot Summary
What happens in Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 6-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
John Watson, Martin Freeman, sits in his first therapy session in eighteen months, trying to explain why he’s there, and he stumbles toward a devastating confession that frames the entire episode:
“My best friend, Sherlock Holmes, is dead.”
Full summary
The whole story of Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall?
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 is Sherlock's closest companion and the person he refers to as his best friend?
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Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall?
Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Who directed Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall?
Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall was directed by Toby Haynes.
More films by Toby Haynes Who is in the cast of Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall?
Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, Andrew Scott as Jim Moriarty and Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson, among 27 credited actors.
Does Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall have a post-credit scene?
No. Sherlock: The Reichenbach Fall has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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