Plot & Details
Also released under the title Young Sherlock Holmes and the Pyramid of Fear, this film follows the adventures of young John Watson (Alan Cox) when he is shipped off to boarding school and meets up with the brilliantly bizarre Sherlock Holmes (Nicolas Rowe). The two boys strike up a friendship and promptly become involved in the investigation of a number of mysterious murders. When their curiosity gets them into trouble with a dangerous religious cult, Watson and Holmes must struggle to avoid capture while attempting to notify the authorities.
- MPAA Rating: PG-13
- Genre(s): Action,Crime and Mystery,Drama,Thriller
- Run Time: 109min.
- Theatrical Release Date: 08/11/2008
- DVD Release Date: 12/02/2003
- Distributor(s): Paramount
- Director(s): Barry Levinson
- Starring: Nicolas Rowe , Alan Cox , Sophie Ward , Anthony Higgins , Susan Fleetwood
- Themes: Murder Investigations,Amateur Sleuths
- Tone: Dreamlike,Fanciful,Lavish,Earnest
- Keywords: adolescence,coming-of-age,cult,deduction [reasoning],family,friendship,home-alone,investigation,killing,private-detective,school,solution,student,teenagers
Awards
Academy Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Cast & Crew | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | Kit West | Nominated |
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | David Allen | Nominated |
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | Dennis Muren | Nominated |
| 1985 | Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences | Best Visual Effects | John Ellis | Nominated |
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