

The man behind the myth
In 1947, long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement.
Mr. Holmes (2015) is a drama and mystery film directed by Bill Condon. It stars Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, and Milo Parker. The film runs for 1 hour 44 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.5 out of 10 from 1,983 votes.

Ian McKellen
Sherlock Holmes

Laura Linney
Mrs. Munro

Milo Parker
Roger

Hiroyuki Sanada
Tamiki Umezaki

Roger Allam
Dr. Barrie

Frances de la Tour
Madame Schirmer

Hattie Morahan
Ann Kelmot

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Mr. Holmes stars Ian McKellen, Laura Linney, Milo Parker, and Hiroyuki Sanada, and was directed by Bill Condon.
Mr. Holmes has a runtime of 1 hour 44 minutes.
Mr. Holmes was released in 2015.
Mr. Holmes is a drama and mystery film.
Mr. Holmes holds an average audience score of 6.5 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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