SHOP YOUNG...
IMDb >
Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)
Quicklinks
Top Links
trailers and videosfull cast and crewtriviaofficial sitesmemorable quotesOverview
main detailscombined detailsfull cast and crewcompany creditstv scheduleAwards & Reviews
user commentsexternal reviewsnewsgroup reviewsawardsuser ratingsparents guiderecommendationsmessage boardPlot & Quotes
plot summaryplot synopsisplot keywordsAmazon.com summarymemorable quotesFun Stuff
triviagoofssoundtrack listingcrazy creditsalternate versionsmovie connectionsFAQOther Info
merchandising linksbox office/businessrelease datesfilming locationstechnical specslaserdisc detailsDVD detailsliterature listingsnews articlesPromotional
taglinestrailers and videospostersphoto galleryExternal Links
showtimesofficial sitesmiscellaneousphotographssound clipsvideo clipsYoung Sherlock Holmes (1985)
| Photos (see all 8 | slideshow) |
Overview
Release Date:
4 December 1985 (USA) moreTagline:
Before a lifetime of adventure, they had the adventure of a lifetime.Plot:
When assorted people start having inexplicable delusions that lead to their deaths, a teenage Sherlock Holmes decides to investigate. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
Nominated for Oscar. Another 1 win & 3 nominations moreUser Comments:
An enjoyable non Doyle Holmes story moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Nicholas Rowe | ... | Sherlock Holmes | |
| Alan Cox | ... | John Watson | |
| Sophie Ward | ... | Elizabeth Hardy | |
| Anthony Higgins | ... | Professor Rathe | |
| Susan Fleetwood | ... | Mrs. Dribb | |
| Freddie Jones | ... | Cragwitch | |
| Nigel Stock | ... | Waxflatter | |
| Roger Ashton-Griffiths | ... | Lestrade | |
| Earl Rhodes | ... | Dudley | |
| Brian Oulton | ... | Master Snelgrove | |
| Patrick Newell | ... | Bentley Bobster | |
| Donald Eccles | ... | The Reverend Duncan Nesbitt | |
| Matthew Ryan | ... | Dudley's Friend | |
| Matthew Blakstad | ... | Dudley's Friend | |
| Jonathan Lacey | ... | Dudley's Friend |
Additional Details
Also Known As:
Pyramid of FearYoung Sherlock Holmes and the Pyramid of Fear (USA) (original script title)
more
Parents Guide:
Add content advisory for parentsRuntime:
109 minCountry:
USALanguage:
EnglishColour:
Colour (Technicolor)Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Iceland:12 (video rating) | Iceland:10 (original rating) | Argentina:13 | Chile:14 | Finland:K-14 | Sweden:11 | UK:PG | USA:PG-13 | Australia:PG | Ireland:PG | Netherlands:AL | Spain:T | West Germany:12 | Singapore:PGMOVIEmeter: 
Fun Stuff
Trivia:
When young Sherlock Holmes and John Watson first meet, Holmes incorrectly guesses that Watson's first initial stands for "James". This is a reference to one of the contradictions in the original Arthur Conan Doyle stories: in most of the stories, Watson's first name is John, but in one story, his wife inexplicably calls him "James". Watson's middle initial is "H". This stands for "Hamish", which is the Scottish variation of "James". Perhaps this is a private term of endearment used by his wife. moreQuotes:
[Waxflatter has crashed his flying machine into a tree]Waxflatter: [looking around] A very hopeful sign. Very hopeful!
more
FAQ
This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.more
Message Boards
Discuss this title with other users on IMDb message board for Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) moreRecommendations
If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
Show more recommendations
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
| Like Minds | The Hound of the Baskervilles | The Hound of the Baskervilles | Sherlock | Cry_Wolf |
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
IMDb User Rating:
|
Related Links
| Full cast and crew | Company credits | External reviews |
| IMDb Adventure section | IMDb USA section | Add this title to MyMovies |













There are probably more Sherlock Holmes stories not written by Conan Doyle than were written by him. Some are quite bad but every now and then a good one comes along. "Young Sherlock Holmes"is one of the better ones and works on the premise that Holmes and Watson did not meet as adults in "A Study In Scarlett" but in boarding school. Of course they are in London where the young Holmes detects a link between a series of bizarre murders (depicted in some lively and imaginative special effects). The game is afoot and along the way (with a slight tongue in cheek) we learn where Holmes picked up some of his more famous trademarks and most infamous nemesis. A well written script, fine cast of actors and a physical production that recreates late 19th century London in grand fashion. A film to sit back and enjoy.