7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Mr. Holmes (2015)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
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
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
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...
Leans Progressive
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 film features a predominantly white main cast, with visible diversity introduced through a significant supporting role that is contextually integrated into the narrative. The story focuses on the personal journey of its traditional white male protagonist, portraying traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit critique or making DEI themes central to the narrative.
Secondary
The film portrays the tragic consequences of societal prejudice against homosexuality in post-WWII England through Thomas Kelmot. His genuine love is depicted with dignity, and the narrative frames obstacles as external societal forces. Sherlock Holmes's empathetic response validates Kelmot's experience, affirming the worth of his love despite the era's harsh realities.
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
User Ratings
6.8
6.5
Critic Ratings
8.8
6.7
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