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Without a Clue (1988) runs 1 h 47 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.8 from 275 TMDB members. Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind the operation. When Reginald Kincaid, the actor he has hired to play Holmes becomes insufferable, Watson fires him and tries to go out on his own, but finds that he has done too good a job building Holmes up in the public's mind.

Runtime
1 h 47 min — ends 9:47 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Released
May 5, 1988
TMDB rating
6.8 / 10 from 275 votes
Director
Thom Eberhardt
Starring
Michael Caine, Ben Kingsley, Jeffrey Jones, Lysette Anthony
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store.

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How long is Without a Clue?
Without a Clue is 1 h 47 min long (107 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:47 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Without a Clue rated?
Without a Clue is rated PG in the US.
Is Without a Clue a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Crime hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Without a Clue?
As of 2026-11-08 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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