Is Young Sherlock Holmes scary?

MyCinema has not rated Young Sherlock Holmes for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery, adventure, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.

Where can I watch Young Sherlock Holmes in the US?

Young Sherlock Holmes streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Young Sherlock Holmes?

Young Sherlock Holmes runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Is Young Sherlock Holmes suitable for kids?

Young Sherlock Holmes is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

TMDB19851h 49mMystery / Adventure / Thriller

Young Sherlock Holmes

Name: Young Sherlock Holmes
Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Thriller
Released: 1985-12-04
Duration: 109 min

Before a lifetime of adventure, they lived the adventure of a lifetime.

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.

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Young Sherlock Holmes at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 49m

At 1h 49m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Mystery · Adventure · Thriller

TMDB files it under mystery, adventure, and thriller.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 740 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Young Sherlock Holmes tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 49m.
It is included with fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.8 out of 10 across 740 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Is Young Sherlock Holmes scary?: MyCinema has not rated Young Sherlock Holmes for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery, adventure, and thriller film. It is rated PG-13 in the United States.
Where can I watch Young Sherlock Holmes in the US?: Young Sherlock Holmes streams on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, and 2 more and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Young Sherlock Holmes?: Young Sherlock Holmes runs 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).
Is Young Sherlock Holmes suitable for kids?: Young Sherlock Holmes is rated PG-13 in the United States, which means some material may be unsuitable for children under 13. It is not suitable for young children.

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