Without a Clue
Movie, 1988, Victorian London, Set in Watson is the real detective
Without a Clue is #12 of 26 in release order and #20 of 26 in chronological order in the Sherlock Holmes.
The story
Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind the operation. When Reginald Kincaid, the actor he has hired to play Holmes becomes insufferable, Watson fires him and tries to go out on his own, but finds that he has done too good a job building Holmes up in the public's mind.
Where to watch Without a Clue
Without a Clue isn't on a US streaming service right now. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV.
Ratings
IMDb 6.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 62%
Where it fits
- Release order: after The Great Mouse Detective, before Sherlock Holmes.
- Chronological order: after The Irregulars, before Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror.
What to watch before Without a Clue
Nothing. Without a Clue (1988) doesn't continue an earlier version, so it stands on its own. Without a Clue itself is optional in the Sherlock Holmes order.
Cast
- Michael Caine as Sherlock Holmes
- Ben Kingsley as Dr. John Watson
- Jeffrey Jones as Inspector Lestrade
- Lysette Anthony as Impostor Leslie Giles
- Nigel Davenport as Lord Smithwick
- Peter Cook as Greenhough
- Gregor Fisher as Bobby at Warehouse
- Paul Freeman as Prof. James Moriarty
- George Sweeney as John Clay
- John Tordoff as Mr. Andrews
- Alexandra Spencer as Mrs. Andrews
- Matthew Sim as Real Lesley
Directed by Thom Eberhardt.