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Sherlock Jr.

“Every inch of footage holds such a laugh!”

★ 8.0(1,161)192445m

Sherlock Jr. is streaming on Criterion Channel, FlixFling, IndieFlix, Kino Film Collection, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Buster Keaton
Release date: 1924-04-17
Runtime: 45m
Language: No Language
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Metro Pictures Corporation

Sherlock Jr. — trailer

About Sherlock Jr.

Sherlock Jr. is a 1924 movie in the Action, Comedy and Mystery genres, directed by Buster Keaton, starring Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire and Joe Keaton. It has a runtime of 45 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.0/10 from 1,161 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sherlock Jr. in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meager skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.

Cast

Buster Keaton

Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr.

Kathryn McGuire

The Girl

Joe Keaton

The Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen

Erwin Connelly

The Hired Man / The Butler

Ward Crane

The Local Sheik / The Villain

Doris Deane

Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited)

Christine Francis

Candy Store Girl (uncredited)

George Davis

Conspirator (uncredited)

Kewpie Morgan

Conspirator (uncredited)

Steve Murphy

Conspirator (uncredited)

John Patrick

Conspirator (uncredited)

Betsy Ann Hisle

Little Girl (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

pickpocketamateur detectiveslapstick comedyjungleblack and whitemotorcyclefalse accusationssilent filmprojectionistbooby traphandkerchiefmagnifying glassrailyardbanana peelpearls

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sherlock Jr. in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Sherlock Jr. on Criterion Channel, FlixFling, IndieFlix, Kino Film Collection, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and FlixFling.

Is Sherlock Jr. on Netflix?+

Sherlock Jr. is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel, FlixFling, IndieFlix, Kino Film Collection, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and FilmBox Live Amazon Channel.

How long is Sherlock Jr.?+

Sherlock Jr. has a runtime of 45 minutes (45 minutes).

Who stars in Sherlock Jr.?+

Sherlock Jr. stars Buster Keaton, Kathryn McGuire, Joe Keaton, Erwin Connelly and Ward Crane.

When did Sherlock Jr. come out?+

Sherlock Jr. is a 1924 movie directed by Buster Keaton.

What genre is Sherlock Jr.?+

Sherlock Jr. is Action, Comedy and Mystery film.

Who directed Sherlock Jr.?+

Sherlock Jr. was directed by Buster Keaton.

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