Question 1

What age is Mr. Holmes appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Mr. Holmes (2015) best from about age 10. In 1947, a 93-year-old Sherlock Holmes, battling memory loss, revisits his final, unsolved case. He struggles to recall the truth behind his retirement, relying on his housekeeper's son to piece together his fragmented memories.

Question 2

What is Mr. Holmes rated?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Holmes (2015) is rated PG. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Mr. Holmes?

Accepted Answer

Discussions of a past suicide; Themes of grief and regret; Brief, mild peril. Violence is mild, language is none to speak of, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is none to speak of, and substance use is mild.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Mr. Holmes?

Accepted Answer

The importance of truth; Facing one's own mortality; Mentorship and friendship; Coping with aging.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Mr. Holmes?

Accepted Answer

The challenges of memory loss and aging; The value of different kinds of intelligence; How to help those who are struggling.

Question 6

Where can I watch Mr. Holmes?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Holmes (2015) is available on Disney Plus, Apple TV Store, Sky Store, Rakuten TV, maxdome Store. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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