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Film · 2018

Sherlock Gnomes

Directed by John Stevenson · starring Kelly Asbury, Mary J. Blige and Emily Blunt

  • 1 h 26 min
  • Animation · Comedy · Family
  • USAUK
  • Released in the UK 10 May 2018
  • 4.8 AverageMovieNCo
  • 5.0 Users3 votes
  • 4.5 Critics5 reviews

Synopsis

Sequel to the animated film of (2011) 'Gnomeo y Julieta', which on this occasion changes director and gives the turn as director to John Stevenson, director specialized in animation film and responsible for the Oscar nomination for best film of animation 'Kung Fu Panda' (2008).

On this occasion for 'Sherlock Gnomes' again count on the friendly garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet, although they will not be the protagonists. Now after a series of mysterious disappearances of gnomes friends of his garden in London, Gnomeo and Julieta turn to the legendary detective Sherlock Gnomes to solve the case of his friends and missing relatives in the hope that he will get to clarify the matter of Gnomes files.

Where to watch Sherlock Gnomes

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Availability checked on 8 November 2026.

The essentials

Runtime
86 min1 hour and 26 minutes
Box office
$43.1min US
How long is Sherlock Gnomes?
1 hour and 26 minutes (86 minutes).
When was Sherlock Gnomes released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 10 May 2018.
Who directed Sherlock Gnomes?
John Stevenson.
Who is in Sherlock Gnomes?
It stars Kelly Asbury, Mary J. Blige, Emily Blunt and Michael Caine.
Where can I watch Sherlock Gnomes?
In the UK it is available with the Prime Video channel on MGM+ and to rent on Apple TV.
How much did Sherlock Gnomes make?
It took $43.1 million in US.
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Director
John Stevenson
Writers
Kelly Asbury
Producers
Elton John

Videos and trailers

All 2 videos

Photos and posters

All 10 photos

Reviews

All 5 reviews
5.0 3 votes

What the critics say average 4.5 from 5 outlets

  • 6.7 Entertainment WeeklyChristian Holub "Sherlock Gnomes doesn?t quite have the originality and spark to make it a pop-culture phenomenon. Yet it?s still an enjoyable family adventure with a solid message". Read
  • 6.0 The WrapWilliam Bibbiani "It?s a speedy adventure with diverse action set pieces and a mystery that boasts at least one halfway decent twist". Read
  • 5.0 New York TimesBen Kenigsberg Sherlock Gnomes offers more variety than its predecessor. Although still laced with glib pop culture references (wow, a skinny latte) and scored with Elton John tunes in a way that plays like a… Read

Box office

Weekend by weekend
  • US $43.1m
  • UK £9.1m

Soundtrack

All 17 songs
  1. Don't Go Breaking My HeartElton John, Kiki Dee, vs, Pnau Spotify
  2. Saturday Night's Alright for FightingElton John Spotify
  3. I Need You to Turn ToElton John Spotify
  4. Philadelphia FreedomElton John, vs, Pnau Spotify

Trivia

  • Johnny Depp's comeback

    This is Johnny Depp's first animated movie since 'Rango' (2011), another film that was distributed by Paramount Pictures.

  • Last minute changes + rumours

    At one point, 'Tim Curry' was going to provide the voice of Gnome Watson. But he had to drop out, most likely for health reasons.

  • Evolution

    This is the first Gnome film to be shot in 2.35:1 widescreen, while the previous film was shot in 1.85:1.

  • Spin.off

    'Sherlock Holmes' is realy a 'Gnomeo & Juliet' spin-off's.

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