Film · 2018
Sherlock Gnomes
Directed by John Stevenson · starring Kelly Asbury, Mary J. Blige and Emily Blunt
- 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
All the optionsAvailable now in the UK:
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.
Cast
Full cast (19)-
Kelly Asbury Goons
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Mary J. Blige Irene
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Emily Blunt Juliet
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Michael Caine Lord Redbrick
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Jamie Demetriou Moriarty
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Johnny Depp Sherlock Gnomes
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Chiwetel Ejiofor Dr. Watson
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Dexter Fletcher Gargoyle Reggie
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James Hong Salt Shaker
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Ashley Jensen Nanette
- Director
- John Stevenson
- Writers
- Kelly Asbury
- Producers
- Elton John
Videos and trailers
All 2 videosPhotos and posters
All 10 photosReviews
All 5 reviewsWhat 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…
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Box office
Weekend by weekend-
US $43.1m
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UK £9.1m
Awards
All the awards- Razzie Awards 2019 2 nominations
Soundtrack
All 17 songsTrivia
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Johnny Depp's comeback
This is Johnny Depp's first animated movie since 'Rango' (2011), another film that was distributed by Paramount Pictures.
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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.
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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.
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Spin.off
'Sherlock Holmes' is realy a 'Gnomeo & Juliet' spin-off's.
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