Young Sherlock Holmes
“Before a lifetime of adventure, they lived the adventure of a lifetime.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Nicholas Rowe
Sherlock Holmes
Alan Cox
John Watson
Sophie Ward
Elizabeth Hardy
Anthony Higgins
Professor Rathe
Susan Fleetwood
Mrs. Dribb
Roger Ashton-Griffiths
Det. Sgt. Lestrade
Matthew Ryan
Dudley's Friend
Earl Rhodes
Dudley
Freddie Jones
Chester Cragwitch
Patrick Newell
Bentley Booster
Nadim Sawalha
Khasek - Lower Nile Tavern Owner
Nigel Stock
Rupert T. Waxflatter
Brian Oulton
Master Snelgrove
Donald Eccles
The Reverend Duncan Nesbitt
Matthew Blakstad
Dudley's Friend
Jonathan Lacey
Dudley's Friend
Walter Sparrow
Ethan Engel
Roger Brierley
Mr. Holmes
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 4, 1985
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$18M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$63.7M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
3.54x
+$45.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Screenplay & Story
- Chris Columbus
- Original Score
- Bruce Broughton
- Original Title
- Young Sherlock Holmes
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $18M
- Worldwide Gross
- $63.7M
- Production Studios
- Amblin Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Barry Levinson
Chris Columbus, Arthur Conan Doyle
Bruce Broughton
Stephen Goldblatt
Stu Linder
Mark Johnson, Kathleen Kennedy, Frank Marshall, Steven Spielberg, Henry Winkler
Department Leadership Roster
Barry Levinson
Director
Chris Columbus
Screenplay
Mark Johnson
Producer
Henry Winkler
Producer
Bruce Broughton
Original Music Composer
Stephen Goldblatt
Director of Photography
Stu Linder
Editor
David Allen
Visual Effects Supervisor
Dennis Muren
Visual Effects Supervisor
Norman Reynolds
Production Design
Roger Birnbaum
Producer
Raymond Hughes
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young Sherlock Holmes
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Young Sherlock Holmes about?
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.
Who directed Young Sherlock Holmes?
Young Sherlock Holmes was directed by Barry Levinson.
Who stars in Young Sherlock Holmes?
The principal cast of Young Sherlock Holmes includes Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox, Sophie Ward, Anthony Higgins, Susan Fleetwood.
When was Young Sherlock Holmes released and how long is it?
Young Sherlock Holmes was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Young Sherlock Holmes?
Young Sherlock Holmes had a reported production budget of $18M and grossed $63.7M at the worldwide box office (3.54 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Young Sherlock Holmes?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young Sherlock Holmes was composed by Bruce Broughton.
Is Young Sherlock Holmes based on a book or true story?
Young Sherlock Holmes is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Young Sherlock Holmes?
Young Sherlock Holmes holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).