Mr. Holmes
2015, English. Directed by Bill Condon.
The man behind the myth
In 1947, long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 2,019 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Mr. Holmes
Mr. Holmes is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Essential in India.
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Cast & crew
- Bill CondonDirector
- Ian McKellenSherlock Holmes
- Laura LinneyMrs. Munro
- Milo ParkerRoger
- Hiroyuki SanadaTamiki Umezaki
- Roger AllamDr. Barrie
- Frances de la TourMadame Schirmer
- Hattie MorahanAnn Kelmot
- Phil DavisInspector Gilbert
- Patrick KennedyThomas Kelmot
- John SessionsMycroft Holmes
- Frances BarberMatinee "Madame Schirmer"
- Charles MaddoxOswald
Details
- Released
- 19 June 2015
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Jeffrey Hatcher
- Budget
- $11M
- Box office
- $29M
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What Mr. Holmes is based on
Mr. Holmes is based on A Slight Trick of the Mind, a 2005 novel by Mitch Cullin, published by Doubleday.
Novel · 2005
A Slight Trick of the Mind
By Mitch Cullin
Published by Doubleday
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Mr. Holmes: quick answers
Is Mr. Holmes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 2,019 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Mr. Holmes?
Mr. Holmes runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Mr. Holmes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Mr. Holmes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Mr. Holmes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Mr. Holmes is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Mr. Holmes on?
Mr. Holmes is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Essential in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mr. Holmes?
If you liked Mr. Holmes, try The Sense of an Ending, Jasper Jones, A Beautiful Place to Die: A Martha's Vineyard Mystery.
Who directed Mr. Holmes?
Mr. Holmes (2015) was directed by Bill Condon and stars Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Milo Parker.
What is Mr. Holmes based on?
Mr. Holmes is based on A Slight Trick of the Mind, a 2005 novel by Mitch Cullin, published by Doubleday.