Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows(2011)
“The game is afoot.”
Overview
There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an advantage over the detective.
Director
Guy Ritchie
Studio
Village Roadshow Pictures
Budget
$125M
Revenue
$335M
Cast
Robert Downey Jr.
as Sherlock Holmes
Jude Law
as Dr. John Watson
Noomi Rapace
as Madam Simza Heron
Jared Harris
as Professor James Moriarty
Rachel McAdams
as Irene Adler
Eddie Marsan
as Inspector Lestrade
Kelly Reilly
as Mary Morstan
Stephen Fry
as Mycroft Holmes
Paul Anderson
as Colonel Sebastian Moran
Geraldine James
as Mrs. Hudson
William Houston
as Constable Clark
Wolf Kahler
as Doctor Hoffmanstahl
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
2h 9m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$125M
Box Office
$335M
Production Companies
Village Roadshow Pictures • Silver Pictures • Wigram Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?▼
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What is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows about?▼
There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an advantage over the detective.
Who directed Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?▼
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows was directed by Guy Ritchie and released in 2011. It is a adventure, mystery, crime film.
How long is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?▼
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows has a runtime of 2 hours and 9 minutes (129 minutes total).
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows?▼
The cast of Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows includes Robert Downey Jr. as Sherlock Holmes, Jude Law as Dr. John Watson, Noomi Rapace as Madam Simza Heron, Jared Harris as Professor James Moriarty, Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler and more.
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