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"Sherlock Holmes" (2009)

Synopsis: In a dynamic new portrayal of Conan Doyle's famous characters, "Sherlock Holmes" sends Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country.

"Sherlock Holmes" Photo Gallery

Gallery of photos from the movie "Sherlock Holmes" starring Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law, Mark Strong and Rachel McAdams.

"Sherlock Holmes" Movie Review

Guy Ritchie shows us a Sherlock Holmes who's not only a super-sleuth but also a super-brawler in 2009's "Sherlock Holmes." With "Iron Man" star Robert Downey Jr in the title role, this most definitely isn't your mother's Sherlock Holmes.

"Sherlock Holmes" Premiere Photos

Gallery of photos from the New York premiere of the Warner Bros Pictures movie "Sherlock Holmes" featuring Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law, Rachel McAdams, Guy Ritchie, Eddie Marsan, Eva Mendes, Blake Lively, Ashley Greene, Jessica Szohr, Bruce Willis, Emma Heming, and Pete Wentz.

"Sherlock Holmes" Trailer

Trailers, interview clips and video clips for "Sherlock Holmes" directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Robert Downey Jr, Jude Law and Rachel McAdams.

Robert Downey Jr Interview

Robert Downey Jr had 6000 adoring fans eating out of the palm of his hand at the '09 San Diego Comic Con. Downey Jr not only won over Comic Con attendees as Iron Man, but also as super sleuth Sherlock Holmes in the upcoming Warner Bros Pictures film.

Exclusive Rachel McAdams Interview

Rachel McAdams isn't known for appearing in action movies, but with "Sherlock Holmes" - starring Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law - McAdams really changes things up. At the 2009 Comic Con, she chatted up the film and her action scenes.

"Sherlock Holmes" Posters

Gallery of posters from the movie "Sherlock Holmes" featuring Robert Downey Jr, Rachel McAdams, Jude Law, and Mark Strong.

Rachel McAdams Interview - "Sherlock Holmes"

(April 2009) Moviegoers are going to be seeing a lot of ShoWest's Female Star of the Year Rachel McAdams in 2009. McAdams stars in "State of Play," "Sherlock Holmes," and "The Time Traveler's Wife," making her one of the busiest actresses in Hollywood.

Production Begins on "Sherlock Holmes"

(Oct 2008) London's been invaded the cast and crew of "Sherlock Holmes." The Warner Bros Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures film is getting underway with Guy Ritchie in the director's seat and Robert Downey Jr in the lead role.

"Sherlock Holmes" Sequel Gets Greenlit

(Sep 2009) Warner Bros Pictures is already moving forward on a sequel to "Sherlock Holmes" even though the first film won't be hitting theaters until December 25th.

Guy Ritchie and Joel Silver Interview

(July 2008) Exclusive interview with director Guy Ritchie and producer Joel Silver on this version of the classic "Sherlock Holmes" tale.

"Sherlock Holmes" Movie Credits

Cast and crew list for "Sherlock Holmes," MPAA rating, and release date info.

Rachel McAdams and Jude Law Join the Cast

(Sep 2008) The cast of Warner Bros Pictures' "Sherlock Holmes" movie has expanded by two. Jude Law signed on a while back to play Sherlock Holmes' assistant Dr Watson and now word comes that Rachel McAdams ("The Notebook") will be playing Holmes' love interest.

Official "Sherlock Holmes" Website

Warner Bros Pictures' official site for "Sherlock Holmes." Release Date: December 25, 2009

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