Sherlock Holmes is a 2009 film adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional character of the same name.

The film was directed by Guy Ritchie and produced by Joel Silver, Lionel Wigram, Susan Downey and Dan Lin. The screenplay by Michael Robert Johnson, Anthony Peckham and Simon Kinberg is based on Lionel Wigram’s story and Doyle’s characters.

Robert Downey, Jr. and Jude Law portray Holmes and John Watson respectively. The film will be released on December 25, 2009.

Plot
The film is set in 1891 and revolves around Holmes (Robert Downey, Jr.) and Watson (Jude Law) stopping a conspiracy to destroy Britain. The film opens with Holmes apprehending the murderous cult leader Lord Blackwood (Mark Strong), who promises he will return from the dead and exact his revenge as he is being led to the gallows.

In May 2009, Warner Bros. released its official plot summary:

In a dynamic new portrayal of Arthur Conan Doyle’s most famous characters, Sherlock Holmes sends Holmes and his stalwart partner Watson on their latest challenge. Revealing fighting skills as lethal as his legendary intellect, Holmes will battle as never before to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy the country.

The full synopsis released in July included the following:

The action-adventure mystery Sherlock Holmes is helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie, for Warner Bros. Pictures and Village Roadshow Pictures. Robert Downey, Jr. brings the legendary detective to life, and Jude Law stars as Holmes’ trusted colleague, Watson, a doctor and war veteran who is a formidable ally for Sherlock Holmes. Rachel McAdams stars as Irene Adler, the only woman ever to have bested Holmes and who has maintained a tempestuous relationship with the detective. Mark Strong stars as their mysterious new adversary, Blackwood. Kelly Reilly plays Watson’s love interest, Mary.

Directed by Guy Ritchie

Produced by
Joel Silver
Lionel Wigram
Susan Downey
Dan Lin

Written by
Screenplay: Michael Robert Johnson, Anthony Peckham, Simon Kinberg
Story: Lionel Wigram
Characters: Arthur Conan Doyle

Cast
Robert Downey, Jr. as Sherlock Holmes.
Jude Law as Dr. John Watson
Rachel McAdams as Irene Adler
Mark Strong as Lord Blackwood
Kelly Reilly as Mary Morstan.
Eddie Marsan as Inspector Lestrade.

Music by Hans Zimmer
Cinematography Philippe Rousselot
Editing by James Herbert
Studio: Village Roadshow, Silver Pictures
Distributed by Warner Bros.

Release date(s)
December 25, 2009 (2009-12-25) (worldwide)
December 26, 2009 (2009-12-26) (United Kingdom)

Running time 139 minutes

Country
United Kingdom
United States

Language English
Budget $80 million

Official website: www.sherlock-holmes-movie.warnerbros.com

Music by	Hans Zimmer
Cinematography	Philippe Rousselot
Editing by	James Herbert
Studio	Village Roadshow Silver Pictures
Distributed by	Warner Bros.
Release date(s)	December 25, 2009 (2009-12-25) (worldwide) December 26, 2009 (2009-12-26) (United Kingdom)
Running time	139 minutes
Country	United Kingdom United States
Language	English
Budget	$80 million