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Unlocking Sherlock

January 19, 2014 1h 0m 7.9/10 (50 votes)

Originally released in 2014. Unlocking Sherlock is a tv movie/documentary film. directed by Susannah Ward. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, and Steven Moffat

Synopsis

Explore how writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss created the hit television sensation. Take a personal voyage through the versions of Holmes that have served as inspirations for the new series - the original stories, their factual origins, hundreds of film adaptations - to arrive at their thoroughly modern Sherlock. Moffat and Gatiss explain the challenges they encountered adapting the original adventures of the iconic super-sleuth. Go behind the scenes on the set of the hit television series, including interviews with actors Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman and Lara Pulver, who talk about the reinvention of their fictional characters.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 19, 2014 12 years ago
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Runtime 1h 0m 60 minutes total
User Rating 7.9/10 Great (50 votes)
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Unlocking Sherlock about?

Explore how writers Steven Moffat and Mark Gatiss created the hit television sensation. Take a personal voyage through the versions of Holmes that have served as inspirations for the new series - ...

Who directed Unlocking Sherlock?

Unlocking Sherlock was directed by Susannah Ward.

How long is Unlocking Sherlock?

Unlocking Sherlock has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).

When was Unlocking Sherlock released?

Unlocking Sherlock was released on January 19, 2014 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Unlocking Sherlock?

The main cast of Unlocking Sherlock includes Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Steven Moffat, Mark Gatiss, Andrew Scott.