Without a Clue
1988, English. Directed by Thom Eberhardt.
The flip side of Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind the operation. When Reginald Kincaid, the actor he has hired to play Holmes becomes insufferable, Watson fires him and tries to go out on his own, but finds that he has done too good a job building Holmes up in the public's mind.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 275 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Without a Clue
Without a Clue isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Thom EberhardtDirector
- Michael CaineSherlock Holmes
- Ben KingsleyDr. John Watson
- Jeffrey JonesInspector Lestrade
- Lysette AnthonyImpostor Leslie Giles
- Nigel DavenportLord Smithwick
- Peter CookGreenhough
- Gregor FisherBobby at Warehouse
- Paul FreemanProf. James Moriarty
- George SweeneyJohn Clay
- John TordoffMr. Andrews
- Alexandra SpencerMrs. Andrews
- Matthew SimReal Lesley
Details
- Released
- 5 May 1988
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Larry Strawther, Gary Murphy
- Box office
- $8.5M
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What Without a Clue is based on
Without a Clue is based on canon of Sherlock Holmes, a book series by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Book series
canon of Sherlock Holmes
By Arthur Conan Doyle
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Without a Clue: quick answers
Is Without a Clue worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 275 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Without a Clue?
Without a Clue runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does Without a Clue have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Without a Clue. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Without a Clue parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Without a Clue is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Without a Clue on?
Without a Clue isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Without a Clue?
If you liked Without a Clue, try See How They Run, Knives Out, A Shot in the Dark.
Who directed Without a Clue?
Without a Clue (1988) was directed by Thom Eberhardt and stars Michael Caine, Ben Kingsley, Jeffrey Jones.
What is Without a Clue based on?
Without a Clue is based on canon of Sherlock Holmes, a book series by Arthur Conan Doyle.