The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother

The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975)

  • 56% of users liked it
    (3,738 ratings)

Comic actor Gene Wilder made his debut as a writer and director in this period comedy in which he plays Sigerson Holmes, the older bother of famous detective Sherlock Holmes. For years, Sigerson has been living in his little brother's shadow, and he is convinced that he must constantly prove his… More

PG, 1 hr. 31 min.
Directed By
Gene Wilder
Genres
Mystery & Suspense, Classics, Comedy
In Theaters
Dec 14, 1975 Wide
On DVD
Apr 4, 2006

Critic Reviews

  • Charles Cassady, Common Sense Media

    Good-natured Sherlock spoof with some dirty-joke humor.

  • Mark Bourne, DVDJournal.com

    ...the daisy-chain of prop gags, slide-whistle humor, and blackout sketches merge sometimes uneasily with the romantic and mystery-thriller components. What glues it together, barely, is the talented cast in fine form....

  • Mark Bourne, DVDJournal.com

    ...arrives on DVD from 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment, and they did a nice job with it.... The big extra is Wilder's new commentary track....

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Phil H


    A classic cast line up including Feldman, Wilder, DeLuise, Kinnear and Le Mesurier unfortunately can't quite save this brilliantly original wacky tale which sounds and looks better than it really is. Its a huge shame to be honest as you really really think this is gonna be an… More

  • AJ V


    A very funny spoof of Sherlock Holmes. There are a couple of awkward moments, but overall, it's very funny. Plus, Wilder directs this one.

  • Tim S


    If this had been a Mel Brooks' film, it might have been a lot funnier.

  • The S


    Well meaning and occasionally funny comedy from Gene Wilder delivering a slighltly disappointing sub-Mel Brooks experience. The musical interludes don't work for me.

  • Alice S


    There's something inexplicably sweet in the foolishness of this film. I could try to explain it, but I'm afraid that would be like dissecting a flower to feel its parfume. There are, of course, the extraordinarily expressive faces, and the way they move... and the sets… More

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