Mr. Holmes

Drama · Mystery · 2015

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.

Movie details

Mr. Holmes

Name: Mr. Holmes
Genre: Drama, Mystery
Released: 2015

“The man behind the myth”

2015 Drama · Mystery 1h 44m

Critical arithmetic

One number, for now.

Scores change. Arguments endure.

TMDB

6.5 / 10

Community rating

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

Who fights over Mr. Holmes?

For the defence

The Auteur Devotee

“You watch the director, not the movie.”

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For the prosecution

The Popcorn Loyalist

“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Cast & crew

Directed by

Bill Condon

Written by

Jeffrey Hatcher

Ian McKellen

Sherlock Holmes

Laura Linney

Mrs. Munro

Milo Parker

Roger

Hiroyuki Sanada

Tamiki Umezaki

Roger Allam

Dr. Barrie

Frances de la Tour

Madame Schirmer

Hattie Morahan

Ann Kelmot

Court is in session

Put Mr. Holmes on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.