Young Sherlock Holmes 1985

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Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet as boys in an English Boarding school. Holmes is known for his deductive ability even as a youth, amazing his classmates with his abilities. When they discover a plot to murder a series of British business men by an Egyptian cult, they move to stop it.

Nicholas Rowe

as Sherlock Holmes

Alan Cox

as John Watson

Sophie Ward

as Elizabeth Hardy

Anthony Higgins

as Professor Rathe

Susan Fleetwood

as Mrs. Dribb

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

as Det. Sgt. Lestrade

Matthew Ryan

as Dudley's Friend

Earl Rhodes

as Dudley

Freddie Jones

as Chester Cragwitch

Patrick Newell

as Bentley Booster

Director:

Barry Levinson

Writer:

Chris Columbus, Arthur Conan Doyle

Genres:

Mystery,Adventure,Thriller

Release Date:

1985 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

109 min

MMPA Rating:

PG-13

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

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Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

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Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

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Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

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Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Young Sherlock Holmes

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Nicholas Rowe

as Sherlock Holmes

Alan Cox

as John Watson

Sophie Ward

as Elizabeth Hardy

Anthony Higgins

as Professor Rathe

Susan Fleetwood

as Mrs. Dribb

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

as Det. Sgt. Lestrade

Matthew Ryan

as Dudley's Friend

Earl Rhodes

as Dudley

Freddie Jones

as Chester Cragwitch

Patrick Newell

as Bentley Booster

Nadim Sawalha

as Khasek - Lower Nile Tavern Owner

Nigel Stock

as Rupert T. Waxflatter

Brian Oulton

as Master Snelgrove

Donald Eccles

as The Reverend Duncan Nesbitt

Matthew Blakstad

as Dudley's Friend

Jonathan Lacey

as Dudley's Friend

Walter Sparrow

as Ethan Engel

Roger Brierley

as Mr. Holmes

Vivienne Chandler

as Mrs. Holmes

Lockwood West

as Curio Shop Owner

John Scott Martin

as Cemetery Caretaker

George Malpas

as School Porter

Willoughby Goddard

as School Reverend

Michael Cule

as Policeman with Lestrade

Ralph Tabakin

as Policeman in Shop Window

Nancy Nevinson

as Hotel Receptionist

Michael Hordern

as Older Watson (voice)

Grant Burns

as Schoolboy (uncredited)

George Lane Cooper

as Acolyte (uncredited)

Salo Gardner

as Chestnut Seller (uncredited)

Lew Hooper

as Restaurant Patron (uncredited)

Royston Munt

as Footman (uncredited)

Henry Roberts

as School Master (uncredited)

Fred Wood

as Patron (Lower Nile Tavern) (uncredited)

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