Where to watch Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) tonight
Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) runs 1 h 49 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.8 from 742 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 1 h 49 min — ends 9:49 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Mystery, Adventure, Thriller
- Released
- December 4, 1985
- TMDB rating
- 6.8 / 10 from 742 votes
- Director
- Barry Levinson
- Starring
- Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox, Sophie Ward, Anthony Higgins
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Hoopla (free).
Questions people ask
- How long is Young Sherlock Holmes?
- Young Sherlock Holmes is 1 h 49 min long (109 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:49 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Young Sherlock Holmes rated?
- Young Sherlock Holmes is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is Young Sherlock Holmes a good movie to watch with a group?
- Yes — a crowd movie. Mystery and Adventure hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
- Where can I stream Young Sherlock Holmes?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel (subscription), MGM Plus (subscription), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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