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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

A special two-night event in cinemas nationwide.

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Last modified: Jan. 31, 2016

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

Release Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2016 Limited Wednesday, January 6, 2016 Limited

Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch Martin Freeman

N/A Drama 1 hr, 50 m

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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride will see Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman reprise their roles as Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson in a one-off episode set in Victorian London in 1895. The episode has been co-written by Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss with performances by Rupert Graves, Una Stubbs, Louise Brealey and Amanda Abbington.
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  • Sherlock is a global phenomenon, engaging audiences from Berlin to Beijing, from Texas to Tokyo. The show has sold to over 240 territories across the world, won 12 BAFTAs, 7 Emmys® and a prestigious Peabody Award as well as accolades at the Edinburgh TV Festival and the Television Critics Association.
  • Sherlock: The Abominable Bride will be shown on MASTERPIECE on PBS stations and pbs.org the same day as the UK on Friday, January 1 at 9pm ET, with an on-air encore on Sunday, January 10 at 10pm ET.
  • Theater audiences will experience 20 minutes of exclusive, additional footage which will include a guided set tour of 221B Baker Street hosted by co-writer/executive producer Steven Moffat prior to the feature, and a “making of” short film starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and many more immediately following.
  • The special theatrical event is expected to play in over 500 theaters across the U.S. The feature-length cinema screening will premiere on Tuesday, January 5 with an encore Wednesday, January 6, 2016 both at 7:30 p.m. local time.

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Runtime
1 hr, 50 m
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A special two-night event in cinemas nationwide.
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Sherlock: The Abominable Bride was released in limited movie theaters on Tuesday, January 5, 2016. Additional information: 1 Night Only, 7:30pm. As a limited release, Sherlock: The Abominable Bride was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

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  • Added the tagline: "A special two-night event in cinemas nationwide."

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