Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

2016 · 1h 30m · Released

PG-13 Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves in 1890s London in this holiday special.

Ratings

Based on audience scores

7.8 The Movie Database

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Where to stream Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

Streaming now in the United States on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, and KQED.

Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video.

Trailer

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Top cast and crew

Douglas Mackinnon Director

Benedict Cumberbatch Sherlock Holmes

Martin Freeman Dr. John Watson

Una Stubbs Mrs. Hudson

Rupert Graves DI Lestrade

Mark Gatiss Mycroft Holmes

Andrew Scott Professor Moriarty

Louise Brealey Molly Hooper

Amanda Abbington Mary Watson

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Frequently asked questions about Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

Where can I watch Sherlock: The Abominable Bride in the United States?

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride is available to stream on PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, and KQED in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.

Can I watch Sherlock: The Abominable Bride for free?

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride streams free with ads in the United States on KQED. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.

What are the ratings for Sherlock: The Abominable Bride?

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride scores 7.8 on The Movie Database.

Who stars in Sherlock: The Abominable Bride?

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride stars Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Una Stubbs, Rupert Graves, and Mark Gatiss. Douglas Mackinnon is the director.

How long is Sherlock: The Abominable Bride?

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride runs 1h 30m (90 minutes).

When did Sherlock: The Abominable Bride come out?

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride was released on January 1, 2016.

Which studio made Sherlock: The Abominable Bride?

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride was produced by BBC in the United Kingdom.

Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.