Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century 1987
What is Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century?
Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Mystery, Crime, Adventure, TV Movie.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 149 minutes
- Release date
- Apr 1, 1987
- Studios
- Lenfilm
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Adventure, TV Movie
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10
- Episode runtime
- ~149 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Lenfilm
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Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century is a film first released in 1987. Catalogued under Mystery, Crime, Adventure, TV Movie. Produced and broadcast by Lenfilm. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A 1987 TV movie starring Sherlock Holmes, released before its full two‑part TV counterpart.”
- Classic Holmes intrigue in a compact TV‑movie format
- Released ahead of the later two‑part series, offering a unique version
- The Bruce‑Partington Drawings plot is omitted
- The abbreviated story may feel incomplete
Watch it if you enjoy concise Sherlock Holmes mysteries presented in a 1980s TV‑movie style.
The film’s mystery‑driven tone is suitable for general audiences seeking classic detective adventure.
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Frequently asked questions
When was the film released?
It premiered on April 1, 1987.
What is the runtime?
The film runs about 2 hours and 29 minutes.
What genres describe the film?
It is classified as mystery, crime, adventure, and a TV movie.
How does this version relate to the later two‑part TV series?
It was released before the premiere of the full two‑part television version.
Does the film include the Bruce‑Partington Drawings story?
No, the entire Bruce‑Partington Drawings plot was deleted from this version.
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