Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
“Welcome to Sherlock 1895!”
Synopsis
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves in 1890s London in this holiday special.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Trailer #2
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-10-25
Top Cast
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Benedict Cumberbatch
Sherlock Holmes
Martin Freeman
Dr. John Watson
Una Stubbs
Mrs. Hudson
Rupert Graves
DI Lestrade
Mark Gatiss
Mycroft Holmes
Andrew Scott
Professor Moriarty
Louise Brealey
Molly Hooper
Amanda Abbington
Mary Watson
Jonathan Aris
Anderson
Yasmine Akram
Janine Donlevy
David Nellist
Stamford
Catherine McCormack
Lady Carmichael
Tim McInnerny
Sir Eustace Carmichael
Natasha O'Keeffe
Emilia Ricoletti
Tim Barlow
Wilder
Gerald Kyd
Thomas Ricoletti
Stephanie Hyam
Jane
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Mackinnon
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Original Score
- Michael Price, David Arnold
- Original Title
- Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- BBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Mackinnon
Mark Gatiss, Steven Moffat, Arthur Conan Doyle
Michael Price, David Arnold
Suzie Lavelle
Andrew McClelland
Rebecca Eaton, Mark Gatiss, Bethan Jones, Steven Moffat, Beryl Vertue
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Gatiss
Writer
Douglas Mackinnon
Director
Steven Moffat
Writer
Michael Price
Original Music Composer
David Arnold
Original Music Composer
Sue Vertue
Producer
Suzie Lavelle
Director of Photography
Andrew McClelland
Editor
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
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 Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sherlock: The Abominable Bride about?
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves in 1890s London in this holiday special.
Who directed Sherlock: The Abominable Bride?
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride was directed by Douglas Mackinnon.
Who stars in Sherlock: The Abominable Bride?
The principal cast of Sherlock: The Abominable Bride includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves, Mark Gatiss.
When was Sherlock: The Abominable Bride released and how long is it?
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Sherlock: The Abominable Bride?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sherlock: The Abominable Bride was composed by Michael Price, David Arnold.
Is Sherlock: The Abominable Bride based on a book or true story?
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Sherlock: The Abominable Bride?
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); 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.).