The Great Mouse Detective
Movie, 1986, Victorian London, Set in London, 1897
The Great Mouse Detective is #11 of 26 in release order and #18 of 26 in chronological order in the Sherlock Holmes.
The story
When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.
Where to watch The Great Mouse Detective
The Great Mouse Detective is streaming on Disney+ in the US. You can rent or buy it on Amazon, Apple TV, and Google Play.
Ratings
IMDb 7.1/10, Rotten Tomatoes 79%
Where it fits
- Release order: after Young Sherlock Holmes, before Without a Clue.
- Chronological order: after Sherlock & Daughter, before The Irregulars.
What to watch before The Great Mouse Detective
Nothing. The Great Mouse Detective (1986) doesn't continue an earlier version, so it stands on its own. The Great Mouse Detective itself is optional in the Sherlock Holmes order.
Cast
- Barrie Ingham as Basil of Baker Street / Bartholomew (voice)
- Vincent Price as Professor Ratigan (voice)
- Val Bettin as Dr. David Q. Dawson / Thug Guard (voice)
- Susanne Pollatschek as Olivia Flaversham (voice)
- Candy Candido as Fidget (voice)
- Diana Chesney as Mrs. Judson (voice)
- Eve Brenner as The Mouse Queen (voice)
- Alan Young as Mr. Flaversham (voice)
- Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes (voice)
- Ellen Fitzhugh as Bar Maid (voice)
- Walker Edmiston as Citizen / Thug Guard (voice)
- Wayne Allwine as Thug Guard (voice)
Directed by Burny Mattinson, John Musker, David Michener, Ron Clements.