Mystery, Adventure, Thriller  •  1985  •  109 min  •  Teen (13+)

Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)

Young Sherlock Holmes poster

Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low

Viewer Rating
6.8

Overview

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.


Starring Cast

Nicholas Rowe  •   Alan Cox  •   Sophie Ward


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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Traditional

Primary

Political: Center
Confidence: High

The film's central conflict involves solving a mystery against a dangerous cult, a largely apolitical subject. The narrative champions individual intellect and rational deduction to restore order, aligning with neutral themes of heroism and problem-solving.

Diversity: Low
Confidence: High

The movie features traditional casting for its lead roles, aligning with the established portrayals of the characters. Its narrative focuses on a mystery adventure without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities, maintaining a neutral or positive stance.

Secondary

LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High

The film "Young Sherlock Holmes" does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The storyline centers on a mystery at a boarding school, with character relationships and plot points not involving queer identities or experiences. Therefore, the film has no portrayal of LGBTQ+ elements.

Trans: N/A
Confidence: High

The film 'Young Sherlock Holmes, 1985' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story focuses on the young Sherlock Holmes and John Watson solving a mystery involving a secret society and ancient rituals, without incorporating elements related to transsexual identity or experiences.

Female Combat: No
Confidence: High

The film features Elizabeth Hardy as the primary female character. While she is central to the plot and faces danger from male antagonists, she does not engage in or win any direct physical combat against them through skill, strength, or martial arts.

Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film features young versions of canonically male characters Sherlock Holmes and John Watson, both portrayed by male actors. Other significant characters, such as Elizabeth Hardy, are original to this film and do not have a prior canonical gender to swap from.

Race Swap: No
Confidence: High

The film portrays young versions of canonically white characters Sherlock Holmes and John Watson with white actors. Original characters created for the film do not constitute a race swap as they lack prior canonical racial depictions.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

6.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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6.8
The Movie Database logo
6.8

Critic Ratings

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7.1
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6.5

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