Synopsis
A drunken Sherlock Holmes is really just a cover for the real detective, Dr. Watson.
Scores
Overall Score
58.8
Popularity Percentile (Year)
57.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
55.8%
Review Aggregate
67.2
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 67% of 9 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize lighthearted, funny, character-driven. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
lightheartedfunnycharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Caine | 1988 | $719,000 | $1,906,000 | (est) |
| Ben Kingsley | 1988 | $443,000 | $1,173,000 | (est) |
| Jeffrey Jones | 1988 | $333,000 | $883,000 | (est) |
| Lysette Anthony | 1988 | $272,000 | $722,000 | (est) |
| Paul Freeman | 1988 | $233,000 | $618,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score62.0
RT critic review count13
Rotten Tomatoes audience score72.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating6.9
IMDb votes11,661
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1988 | $8,539,181 | $22,643,628 |
| International | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1988 | $8,539,181 | $22,643,628 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1988 | $4,269,590 | $11,321,814 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1988 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1988 | $17,499,000 | $46,402,676 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1988 | $9,153,000 | $24,271,312 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1988 | $2,049,403 | $5,434,471 |
| Total Revenues | 1988 | $32,970,994 | $87,430,272 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1988 | $10,000,000 | $26,517,330 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1988 | $3,231,000 (est) | $8,567,749 (est) |
| Participations | 1988 | $1,319,000 | $3,497,636 |
| Residuals ? | 1988 | $2,062,000 | $5,467,873 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1988 | $2,000,000 | $5,303,466 |
| Total Expenses | 1988 | $18,612,000 | $49,354,054 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1988 | $14,358,994 | $38,076,218 |
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