Mr. Holmes Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Dec. 13, 2015

Mr. Holmes

Release Date: Friday, July 17, 2015 Limited

Director: Bill Condon

Starring: Ian McKellen • Hiroyuki Sanada

PG Drama 1 hr, 45 m

4.64 / 5.0

72% WILL SEE 28% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Set in 1947, a long-retired Sherlock Holmes lives in a sleepy village outside of London with his housekeeper and her amateur-sleuthing son. With his legendary mental powers on the wane and minus his sidekick Watson, Holmes becomes haunted by an unsolved case from 50 years ago where he remembers only fragments: a confrontation with an angry husband and a secret bond with his beautiful but unstable wife.

Drama Adaptation Mystery

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Who stars in Mr. Holmes – Cast List

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Ian McKellen
... Sherlock Holmes

Avengers: Doomsday, The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
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Hiroyuki Sanada
Mortal Kombat II , John Wick: Chapter 4

Who is making Mr. Holmes – Crew List

A look at Mr. Holmes behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Bill Condon last helmed Kiss of the Spider Woman and The Good Liar. The film's writer Jeffrey Hatcher last penned The Good Liar and The Duchess.

Director: Bill Condon
Screenwriter: Jeffrey Hatcher
Producers: Iain Canning
Anne Carey
Emile Sherman

Studios: Roadside Attractions
Production Company: Archer Gray Productions
See-Saw Films

Production – What we know about the Mr. Holmes

Key Facts

Adapted from the novel by Mitch Cullin.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2015

Completed

Changed Mr. Holmes movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Oct 2013

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. Bill Condon's next directing gig.

Sep 2013

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic elements, some disturbing images and incidental smoking
Runtime: 1 hr, 45 m
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: A Slight Trick of the Mind
Language: English

Mr. Holmes Trailers and Clips

Mr. Holmes

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Mr. Holmes Release Date: When was the film released?

Mr. Holmes was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, July 17 , 2015. There were eight other movies released on the same date, including Ant-Man, Trainwreck and Ardor. As a limited release, Mr. Holmes was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.