Mr. Holmes

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Mr. Holmes

PG

2015

1h 45m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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Long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen) 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.

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Mr. Holmes focuses on the man behind the mysteries, and while it may lack Baker Street thrills, it more than compensates with tenderly wrought, well-acted drama.

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Udita Jhunjhunwala

Livemint

08/15/2019

Suspense and sleuthing are a backstory to this elegant tale of regret, rectification and humility.

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Leonard Maltin

leonardmaltin.com

07/24/2015

What a pleasure it is to be in the presence of Ian McKellen, who dominates the screen in Mr. Holmes.

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Wesley Morris

Grantland

07/22/2015

As someone who neither hungers for yet another incarnation of this character nor understands why anyone would, I watched in subdued bafflement.

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Nick Levine

NME (New Musical Express)

06/04/2021

3.5/5

An unlikely friendship Holmes forms with his housekeeper's young son (child actor Milo Parker) proves especially affecting.

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David Walsh

World Socialist Web Site

02/12/2021

"Modern science" as such was not responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Japanese civilians in Hiroshima and Nagasaki-modern capitalist society, and specifically, American imperialism, was to blame.

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Mikel Zorrilla

Espinof

04/22/2020

Only the wonderful work of Ian McKellen manages to give authenticity to a film that falls far short of achieving its objective. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Margaret K

@Margolis Dec 20

Ian McKellen is brilliant. Nothing about this film isn’t brilliant. I would watch it again.

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Logan D

@Greynomad38 Sep 11

Long retired Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen) attempts to recall his last case while fighting memory loss. An intimate, character-driven work from Condon whom, with the exception of the Twilight films (likely not his fault), has directed three films I've enjoyed immensely. A nuanced performance from McKellen elevates this reflective story even more. There's not much mystery. Just meditation on life, death, and the man hidden in the stories.

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James M.

@BenjiMiller Jul 28

A beautiful display of the art of cinematography, very well staged and presented visually stunning. While not an action packed Holmes we have known Ian McKellen delivers a masterpiece performance depicting the senior years of the great detective. The supporting performances of Laura Linney and young Milo Parker are excellent and compellingly complete the reality of a great man’s approaching his demise!

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Dominique R

@Domino502 05/21/2024

Perfect movie. I cried in the last 20min. If this is hated by someone then that person does not enjoy classy classical storytelling. Ian is so amazing as Sherlock, he portrays a lonely man that struggles with relationships while being the best at his career. As Sherlock begins to form a grandfather bond child his regrets and few mistakes in life seem to become more redeemable as he comes into his last stages of life. If you are okay with waiting 10mins before the story becomes really interesting you’ll find it was worth the wait. I can’t rave enough about this movie. Clean enough to watch with children is always a plus. I Loved it!

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Andrea K

@RT69186543 05/11/2024

A sweet story concerning regret and the attempt to make something right before it is too late in life. It's never too late to learn and apply the lessons life has handed us over the years.

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Sdj T

@RT74399702 04/23/2024

Best story I’ve seen in a very long time. Ian McKellen & Laura Linney were so beautiful in it. Great acting all around. Thank you-

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Bill Condon

Director

Ian McKellen

Sherlock Holmes

Laura Linney

Mrs. Munro

Milo Parker

Roger

Hiroyuki Sanada

Mr. Umezaki

Hattie Morahan

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Mr. Holmes: The Forgetful Sherlock Holmes

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Mr. Holmes: Ann's Story

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Mr. Holmes: Palm Reading

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Mr. Holmes: I Can't Remember

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Mr. Holmes: Do You Regret?

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Mr. Holmes: An Incomprehensible Emptiness

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Mr. Holmes: The Dead Are Not So Very Far Away

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Mr. Holmes: Holmes Finds Roger

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Mr. Holmes: The Bees Were Not to Blame

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Synopsis

Long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes (Ian McKellen) 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.

Director: Bill Condon
Producer: Anne Carey, Iain Canning, Emile Sherman
Screenwriter: Jeffrey Hatcher
Distributor: Roadside Attractions
Production Co: See-Saw Films, Archer Gray
Rating: PG (Some Disturbing Images|Incidental Smoking|Thematic Elements)
Genre: Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 24, 2015, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 13, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $17.7M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital