7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Mr. Holmes (2015)
Mr. Holmes (2015)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Neutral
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film primarily explores universal human themes of memory, aging, truth, and the integration of logic with empathy, without advocating for specific political ideologies or societal changes. Its core conflict and solution are deeply personal and philosophical, not political.
The movie features a main cast that aligns with traditional portrayals for its setting and characters, while also incorporating clearly visible diversity through a significant subplot involving Japanese characters. The narrative frames traditional identities neutrally or positively, without explicit critique or strong DEI themes central to the story.
Secondary
The film features a gay character whose hidden identity is a key plot point in Sherlock Holmes's final case. The portrayal is factual and non-judgmental, exploring the tragic consequences of societal pressures that forced secrecy without explicitly affirming or denigrating queer identity. The LGBTQ+ element serves the narrative without being the film's central theme.
Mr. Holmes does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or explore related themes. The narrative centers on an aging Sherlock Holmes, his memory, and his relationships with his housekeeper and her son, without any depiction of transgender identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film features Sherlock Holmes, who remains male as per his canonical portrayal. Other significant characters are original to this specific story and do not represent gender-swapped versions of established figures from the broader Sherlock Holmes canon.
The film portrays Sherlock Holmes, a character canonically established as white, with a white actor. Other significant characters are either original to this adaptation or also portrayed by actors matching their established or implied race. No instances of a race swap were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
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6.8
6.5
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8.8
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