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Adventure thriller
Young Sherlock Holmes (1985): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
Young Sherlock Holmes is a 1985 adventure thriller directed by Barry Levinson, starring Earl Rhodes, Freddie Jones and Roger Ashton-Griffiths. It brings to the screen characters from The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle. It runs 1 hour 49 minutes and earned $19.7 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Critics gave it 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 49m (109 min)
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- Yes Extra scene during or after the credits
The story
What Is Young Sherlock Holmes About?
The premise of Young Sherlock Holmes without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A teenage Sherlock Holmes and his future associate, John Watson, find themselves embroiled in a dangerous mystery at their boarding school. A series of unsettling deaths grip the institution, and Holmes’ sharp intellect leads him to suspect foul play. As he investigates, he uncovers a complex plot involving a deadly substance and a network of deception, testing his skills and forging an enduring partnership with Watson.
Young Sherlock Holmes Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- inventor
- revenge
- showdown
- restaurant
- police
- temple
- library
- hallucination
- murder
- cult film
- chase
- suicide
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- kidnapping
- hero
- teenager
- coming of age
- funeral
- cemetery
- dog
- strong female character
- blowpipe
- double cross
- teacher student relationship
- orchestral music score
- three word title
- prologue
- scene during opening credits
- film starts with text
- scene during end credits
- surprise during end credits
- eccentricity
- pier
- voice over narration
- laboratory
- riddle
- intelligence
- british
- beard
- historical fiction
- rope
- spectacles
- chandelier
- mentor
- unlikely hero
- death of mentor
- love interest
- professor
- death of loved one
- loss of loved one
- newspaper headline
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Cast & crew
Young Sherlock Holmes Cast
Earl Rhodes leads the cast, with Freddie Jones and Roger Ashton-Griffiths. Directed by Barry Levinson; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Barry Levinson
Also Starring in Young Sherlock Holmes
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More from Barry Levinson
More films directed by Barry Levinson, best-rated first: Diner, The Survivor, Bugsy and Tin Men.
Ratings
Young Sherlock Holmes Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Young Sherlock Holmes 65 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.8/10.
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IMDb 6.8 /10
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Metacritic 65 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 67% User score
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Plot
Young Sherlock Holmes Plot Summary
What happens in Young Sherlock 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
Teenagers Sherlock Holmes and John Watson forge a strong friendship while attending the esteemed Brompton Academy in London. Watson soon meets Holmes’ mentor, Rupert T. Waxflatter, a retired schoolmaster and inventive spirit. Complicating their friendship is Waxflatter’s niece, Elizabeth, who captures Holmes’ affections, sparking rivalry with another student, Dudley (Earl Rhodes), despite her clear preference for Holmes.
Full summary
The whole story of Young Sherlock Holmes, scene by scene
Box office
Young Sherlock Holmes Box Office
Young Sherlock Holmes grossed $19.7 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$19.7M
- US & Canada
- $19.7M
Awards
Young Sherlock Holmes Awards & Nominations
Young Sherlock Holmes won 1 award from 5 nominations, among them 3 Oscar nominations. Its biggest night was the Saturn Awards 1986, with 1 win from 2 nominations.
1 win5 nominations3 ceremonies
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Oscars 2010 2 nominations- Nominated Art Direction
- Nominated Music (Original Score) – Hans Zimmer
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Saturn Awards 1986 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Music
- Nominated Best Writing
- Oscars 1986 1 nomination
- Nominated Visual Effects
Videos
Young Sherlock Holmes Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 teaser.
- Trailer Trailer
- Teaser
Quiz
How Well Do You Know Young 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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What is the name of Sherlock Holmes' mentor?
Details
Young Sherlock Holmes Also Known As
34 alternative titles, including “O Enigma da Pirâmide” and “Sherlock Holmes - O Enigma Da Piramide”.
- Also known as
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- O Enigma da Pirâmide
- Sherlock Holmes - O Enigma Da Piramide
- Mladý Sherlock Holmes
- Le Secret de la pyramide
- Pyramid of Fear
- Young Sherlock Holmes and the Pyramid of Fear
- ヤング・シャーロック ピラミッドの謎
- Young Sherlock Holmes - Das Geheimnis des verborgenen Tempels
- El secreto de la pirámide
- นักสืบหนุ่ม เชอร์ล็อคโฮล์มส์
- 영 셜록 홈즈
- 小福尔摩斯
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- Das Geheimnis des verborgenen Tempels
- Piramide di paura
- Pyramida hrůzy
- Молодой Шерлок Холмс
- Tempelmysteriet
- Piramida strachu
- Az ifjú Sherlock Holmes és a félelem piramisa
- שרלוק הולמס הצעיר
- Tânărul Sherlock Holmes
- 피라미드의 공포
- Pelon pyramidi
- Frygtens pyramide
- Младият Шерлок Холмс и пирамидата на страха
- Genç Sherlock Holmes
- El secreto de la piramide
- 出神入化
- 少年福尔摩斯
- El jove Sherlock Holmes
- Молодий Шерлок Холмс
- Tuổi Trẻ Sherlock Holmes
- شرلوک هلمز جوان
- Sherlock Holmes: Pyramída hrôzy
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From the blog
Articles About Young Sherlock Holmes
2 articles about Young Sherlock Holmes. The latest: “The Charm and Challenges of Period Films”.
FAQ
Young Sherlock Holmes FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Young Sherlock Holmes, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Young Sherlock Holmes?
Young Sherlock Holmes runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
When was Young Sherlock Holmes released?
Young Sherlock Holmes was released on December 4, 1985.
Who directed Young Sherlock Holmes?
Young Sherlock Holmes was directed by Barry Levinson.
More films by Barry Levinson Who is in the cast of Young Sherlock Holmes?
Young Sherlock Holmes stars Earl Rhodes, Freddie Jones and Roger Ashton-Griffiths, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Young Sherlock Holmes make at the box office?
Young Sherlock Holmes grossed $19.7 million worldwide.
How is Young Sherlock Holmes rated?
Young Sherlock Holmes has 6.8/10 on IMDb, 65 on Metacritic and 67% on TMDB.
What awards did Young Sherlock Holmes win?
Young Sherlock Holmes won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Music at the Saturn Awards 1986.
Does Young Sherlock Holmes have a post-credit scene?
Yes. Young Sherlock Holmes has an extra scene during or after the credits, so it is worth staying seated.
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