
The Hound of the Baskervilles
Best from age 11 · PG-13 · 1983 · 100 min
The Hound of the Baskervilles
When a young heir is menaced by a mysterious family curse and a legendary beast on his ancestral estate, Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called in to unravel the chilling mystery. They must uncover the truth behind the legend before it claims another victim on the desolate moors.
What's in it
0 = none · 10 = intenseViolence & peril
Moderate3/10
Language
Mild1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
Mild2/10
Romance & sensuality
None0/10
Scary moments
Moderate4/10
Heads up
- Supernatural suggestions and a monstrous hound
- Some peril and suspenseful moments
- Brief mentions of past deaths and a family curse
Models well
- Problem-solving and deduction
- Courage in the face of fear
- Loyalty and friendship
Talk about it after
- The power of legend vs. logic
- Investigating mysteries and finding clues
- Fear of the unknown vs. tangible threats
Cast & crew
Directed by: Douglas Hickox

Ian Richardson
Sherlock Holmes

Donald Churchill
Dr. John Watson

Denholm Elliott
Dr. Mortimer

Glynis Barber
Beryl Stapleton

Brian Blessed
Geoffrey Lyons

Eleanor Bron
Mrs. Barrymore

Edward Judd
Barrymore

Ronald Lacey
Inspector Lestrade

Martin Shaw
Sir Henry Baskerville

Connie Booth
Laura Lyons
David Langton
Sir Charles Baskerville

Eric Richard
Cabbie