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Without a Clue

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Brilliant sleuth Dr. Watson (Ben Kingsley) solves a royal case with a third-rate actor paid to be Sherlock Holmes (Michael Caine).

Critics Reviews

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
2/4
This is an amusing premise, but it is not enough. In order to effectively satirize something, you must first transcend it. Go to Full Review
Matt Brunson Film Frenzy Dec 2
3/4
The role reversal proves to be an irresistible hook for a comedy, and, for the most part, Without a Clue delivers on this idea. Go to Full Review
Grant Watson Fiction Machine 08/28/2022
6/10
This is Sunday afternoon viewing, for the viewer looking for an easy, pleasant view after lunch who does not mind missing 20 minutes when they fall asleep. Go to Full Review
Rene Jordan El Nuevo Herald (Miami) 07/05/2022
Without a Clue has no remote clue where to find its grace, everything ends up being a lamentable waste of talent. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
Eddie Harrison film-authority.com 03/15/2021
3/5
...a minor delight, well performed and with a fresh, charming take on beloved characters... Go to Full Review
David Nusair Reel Film Reviews 07/04/2009
2.5/4
...it's impossible not to derive some pleasure out of Caine and Kingsley's effortless chemistry with one another... Go to Full Review
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Audience Reviews

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Jacopo D @JacDan Mar 19 Film dimenticato e sottovalutatissimo. Ma per me resterà sempre una perla della genialità del regista partendo dall'idea di far comparire Sherlock Homes come un imbecille e un personaggio costruito per pubblicità. Una trovata geniale e leggera. See more Ben W 04/08/2024 No option to delete. Put the stars in the middle. sorry. Today was a Wednesday, 22.05.2024ce. See more Sean B 02/27/2024 Brilliant one of my favourite films fun entertaining and special when films were fun and enjoyable See more 02/13/2021 I remember watching this movie back when I was ten years old and liking it. I watched it again today and it's just not that funny. It stars the great Michael Caine and Ben Kingsley, it puts a nice twist on Dr. Watson being the brains and Sherlock Holmes is a dimwitted actor. Nice premise, but the mystery itself isn't that interesting and combined with a few laughs it's just not that good. It is definitely better than that Bad Will Ferrell Holmes & Watson, but that isn't saying a whole lot. See more ka m 07/09/2020 I'll add to the underrated movie chorus. Decent take on the characters in a lovely spoof. The plot is good and they paid for good leads, which got the whole thing over the line. Love it. 👍 See more george s 04/06/2020 An amazingly bad movie. It looks like a made-for-TV movie. How did two great actors get involved in this mess? See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Brilliant sleuth Dr. Watson (Ben Kingsley) solves a royal case with a third-rate actor paid to be Sherlock Holmes (Michael Caine).
Director
Thom Eberhardt
Producer
Marc Stirdivant
Screenwriter
Gary Murphy, Larry Strawther
Distributor
Orion Pictures
Production Co
Incorporated Television Company
Rating
PG
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 20, 1988, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
May 5, 2017
Box Office (Gross USA)
$7.3M
Runtime
1h 46m
Sound Mix
Surround