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Young Sherlock Holmes

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

★ 6.7(712)19851h 49m

Young Sherlock Holmes is streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Director: Barry Levinson
Release date: 1985-12-04
Runtime: 1h 49m
Language: English
Box office: $63,700,000
Budget: $18,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Amblin Entertainment

Young Sherlock Holmes — trailer

About Young Sherlock Holmes

Young Sherlock Holmes is a 1985 movie in the Mystery, Adventure and Thriller genres, directed by Barry Levinson, starring Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox and Sophie Ward. It has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 712 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Young Sherlock Holmes in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Nicholas Rowe

Sherlock Holmes

Alan Cox

John Watson

Sophie Ward

Elizabeth Hardy

Anthony Higgins

Professor Rathe

Susan Fleetwood

Mrs. Dribb

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Det. Sgt. Lestrade

Matthew Ryan

Dudley's Friend

Earl Rhodes

Dudley

Freddie Jones

Chester Cragwitch

Patrick Newell

Bentley Booster

Nadim Sawalha

Khasek - Lower Nile Tavern Owner

Nigel Stock

Rupert T. Waxflatter

Themes & keywords

school friendlondon, englandreligion and supernaturalmurderaftercreditsstingersherlock holmes

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Young Sherlock Holmes in United States?+

In United States, you can stream Young Sherlock Holmes on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home.

Is Young Sherlock Holmes on Netflix?+

Young Sherlock Holmes is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel.

How long is Young Sherlock Holmes?+

Young Sherlock Holmes has a runtime of 1 hour 49 minutes (109 minutes).

Who stars in Young Sherlock Holmes?+

Young Sherlock Holmes stars Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox, Sophie Ward, Anthony Higgins and Susan Fleetwood.

When did Young Sherlock Holmes come out?+

Young Sherlock Holmes is a 1985 movie directed by Barry Levinson.

What genre is Young Sherlock Holmes?+

Young Sherlock Holmes is Mystery, Adventure and Thriller film.

Who directed Young Sherlock Holmes?+

Young Sherlock Holmes was directed by Barry Levinson.