

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance
1980, Russian. Directed by Igor Maslennikov.
Dr. Watson, who served in the English armed forces and was in the Afghan war, retires and returns to his homeland, in England. Since the financial situation of the doctor is very precarious, his long-time friend Mr. Stamford offers him to rent a room in the house at 221-B Baker Street, which is rented by an elderly lady - Mrs. Hudson. The second rented room is already occupied by another gentleman - the mysterious Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Holmes makes an ambiguous impression on Watson. He conducts complex chemical experiments with blood, plays the violin, has the deepest knowledge about cigar ash, London dirt and criminal law, but at the same time demonstrates complete ignorance of well-known truths (for example, the fact that the Earth revolves around the Sun), does not read fiction, as well as books on history and philosophy. At the same time, very strange visitors constantly come to Holmes, and on the table he has portraits of personalities of a disgusting appearance.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Russian
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Cast & crew
- Igor MaslennikovDirector
- Vasiliy LivanovSherlock Holmes
- Vitali SolominDr. Watson
- Rina ZelyonayaMrs. Hudson
- Mariya SolominaHelen Stoner / Julia Stoner
- Gennadiy BogachyovStamford
- Fyodor OdinokovDr. Roylott
- Boryslav BrondukovInspector Lestrade
- Igor DmitrievInspector Gregson
- Nikolai KarachentsovJefferson Hope
- Viktor AristovJoseph Stangerson
- Adolf IlyinEnoch Drebber
- Catherine SchellCast
Details
- Released
- 22 March 1980
- Original title
- Шерлок Холмс и доктор Ватсон: Знакомство
- Country
- Soviet Union
- Written by
- Yuli Dunsky, Valeri Frid
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Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance is adapted from a novel.
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Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance: quick answers
What comes after Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance?
Next in the series: Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Bloody Inscription (1980), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: King of Blackmailers (1980), and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Mortal Fight (1980).
Is Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.8/10 from 66 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance?
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance on?
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance is streaming on Klassiki in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance?
If you liked Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance, try Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Bloody Inscription, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Mortal Fight, Sherlock: Case of Evil.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance?
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance (1980) was directed by Igor Maslennikov and stars Vasiliy Livanov, Vitali Solomin, Rina Zelyonaya.
What is Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance based on?
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance is adapted from a novel.