Holmes and Watson
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Synopsis
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s greatest detective is coming back to the big screen with his pal John in this period comedy from writer/director Etan Cohen (Get Hard). Will Farrell reteams with his Talladega Nights and Step Brothers costar John C. Reilly to solve mysteries as the iconic partners, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (respectively). The stacked cast includes Hugh Laurie as Mycroft, Ralph Fiennes as Moriarty, Kelly Macdonald as Mrs. Hudson, and Rob Brydon as Inspector Lestrade. Rebecca Hall, Lauren Lapkus, and Noah Jupe also star.
Cast
- Will Ferrell
- John C. Reilly
- Rebecca Hall
- Rob Brydon
- Steve Coogan
- Kelly Macdonald
- Hugh Laurie
- Lauren Lapkus
- Pam Ferris
- Ralph Fiennes
Letterboxd User Reviews
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Sherlock Gnomes: I'm so glad we can claim the title of worst Sherlock Holmes based movie of 2018 Will Ferrell: hold my beer....
LoganDec 25, 2018Ten years after “Step Brothers” was gifted unto humanity — and at least five since the world rightfully came to recognize that film as the Dadaist masterpiece that it is — Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly have re-teamed for a comedy that’s somehow even dumber than the one…
davidehrlichDec 28, 201845 If Brennan Huff and Dale Doback made a movie, it would play and look exactly like this.
SilentDawn - Nov 19, 2018
discount ethan coen
Ethan StephensMar 28, 2019Barely a movie but I do enjoy a good Billy Zane joke.
matt lynchDec 28, 2018Sometimes being a John C. Reilly stan can hurt.
Jacky - Dec 27, 2018
"It's elementary my dear Watson." -Sherlock Holmes, yeah he says that, - 2018 Ranked: https://boxd.it/1O9TO - Will Ferrell Rankings: https://boxd.it/1Jjy2 - 10 Worst Theatrically Released Films: https://boxd.it/1sQo6 Three families left during the movie... just got…
{Todd}Dec 26, 2018I watched this before the reviews came out, I laughed quite a lot. I then saw the reviews. I hate myself for liking this.
Buddy OMar 30, 2022When the trailer for this film came out, I remember enjoying it and looking forward to seeing it. But when the reviews started coming out, "abysmal" is an understatement. My mega positive part of me, however, was hopeful that the movie wouldn't be as bad as it was perceived…
Rafael "Mister Movie" Jovine
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- Merher dislikedHolmes & Watson
I’m so sorry, this is personal nothing about the movie.
Charlie Silly is "meh" onHolmes & Watsonpretty funny, big fan of will ferrell and john c reilly but the story isnt very interesting and there are definitely better sherlock adaptations, although it was worth the watch because it makes up for its errors in laughs, would recommend if youre looking for a good comedy
Edward Willing dislikedHolmes & WatsonOccasionally funny, and an interesting plot, I normally love John C Reilly, and Will Ferrell is one of the greatest comedic actors in his generation. But something about this film, or many things, were missing. Worth seeing on basic cable, while playing candy crush.
- meagan dislikedHolmes & Watson
Literally one of the worst movies I’ve ever seen
NathanDirector dislikedHolmes & WatsonRated: 3.5/10 ⭐️ Finishing my Sherlock Holmes Day binge, hoping for some Step Brothers style laughs. I wanted to love it, but it honestly felt like a big miss that completely wasted the cast. What Worked: • Hugh Laurie as Mycroft brings a bit of actual British wit that I really appreciated. • The…
Michael likedHolmes & WatsonThis movie was typical Will Farrell… Funny, silly, stupid and still funny. I can see how certain people may not like it. Is it the best movie ever? No. Is it the best Will Farrell move? No. But… It’s still a good movie imo. If you like his movies you’ll most likely enjoy this one
- Jordan Griffith likedHolmes & Watson
Decent movie but I wish it was funnier in the beginning. The end picked up and I laugh more. But the beginning I didn’t laugh hardly at all. I loved the Bruce buffer scene. I’m gonna put it in liked but it’s on the lower end of liked. It’s like a 6 out of ten.
MRSU1C1DESQD dislikedHolmes & WatsonMight be the single worst movie OAT. Comedy is outlandishly “cringy” and the writing is unbearable. I stayed in the theatre, despite people walking out, just to see any redeeming qualities, not one. Not Will Ferrell’s best work.
Tiara is "meh" onHolmes & WatsonI adore both of the main actors but this movie was not it. It was funny at times. Not interesting for majority of the movie until the last 30 minutes. Would’ve hit disliked if I didn’t appreciate the actors.
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- CSChristine Stanford-Kennedy
Really expected it to be hilarious with these two guys but, nope. Probably would have turned it off if I watched at home.
TBTammy BuffingtonLeft half way through. If it weren't for the buy one get one free ticket I would not have gone.
HWHeather WalshSo awful! Not funny at all!
- AAAndrea Avendaño
Incredibly bad for that casting.
CHClaudette HenryI won’t recommend...... it’s LAME
SJStephanie JosephI fell asleep 10 minutes into the movie.. womp womp
- BFBonnie Flynn-Gochenour
This movie was terrible. I am a big fan of their other movies but this one was just plain lame. Very disappointed. If there was a refund line, I'd be in it!
ASAmanda SpeedSuch a bad movie
KVKristiyan VeltchevThis was the worst will farrel movie by far. I really tried to like it. A few good jokes here and there, but overall terrible and boring.
Metacritic
Dec 25, 2018
Making their previous vehicles Step Brothers and Talladega Nights seem the height of comic sophistication by comparison, Holmes Watson features the duo parodying Arthur Conan Doyle's famous characters to devastatingly unfunny effect.
Frank Scheck
The Hollywood Reporter
Dec 25, 2018
There is still intermittent joy to be found in their autumnal bromance.
Ben Kenigsberg
The New York Times
Dec 25, 2018
The trouble is, Sherlock Holmes exists so large in audiences’ minds already that the pair’s uninspired take feels neither definitive nor an especially fresh take, but just an off-brand, garden-variety parody.
Peter Debruge
Variety
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Holmes and Watson (2018) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is Holmes and Watson (2018)?
The movie is 1hr 30min long.
What's Holmes and Watson (2018) about?
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s greatest detective is coming back to the big screen with his pal John in this period comedy from writer/director Etan Cohen (Get Hard). Will Farrell reteams with his Talladega Nights and Step Brothers costar John C. Reilly to solve mysteries as the iconic partners, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson (respectively). The stacked cast includes Hugh Laurie as Mycroft, Ralph Fiennes as Moriarty, Kelly Macdonald as Mrs. Hudson, and Rob Brydon as Inspector Lestrade. Rebecca Hall, Lauren Lapkus, and Noah Jupe also star.
Who's the cast of Holmes and Watson (2018)?
- Will Ferrell as Sherlock Holmes
- John C. Reilly as Dr. Watson
- Rebecca Hall as Grace Hart
- Rob Brydon as Inspector Lestrade
- Steve Coogan as Gustav Klinger
- Kelly Macdonald as Mrs. Martha Hudson
- Hugh Laurie as Mycroft
- Lauren Lapkus as Millicent
- Pam Ferris as Queen Victoria
- Ralph Fiennes as Professor James Moriarty
Who's the director behind Holmes and Watson (2018)?
Etan Cohen directed Holmes and Watson (2018).
Who produced Holmes and Watson (2018)?
Will Ferrell, Adam McKay and Jimmy Miller produced Holmes and Watson (2018).
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