Without a Clue

Without a Clue (1988)

  • 56% of critics liked it
    (9 reviews)

  • 67% of users liked it
    (5,008 ratings)

A drunken Sherlock Holmes is really just a cover for the real detective - Dr Watson.

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PG, 1 hr. 47 min.
Directed By
Thom Eberhardt
Genres
Mystery & Suspense, Comedy
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1988 Wide
On DVD
Mar 2, 2004
Orion Home Video

Critic Reviews

  • David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

    ...it's impossible not to derive some pleasure out of Caine and Kingsley's effortless chemistry with one another...

  • Pablo Villaca, Cinema em Cena

    Uma divertida brincadeira que explora bem as características dos personagens de uma maneira nova, beneficiando-se principalmente da interação entre os ótimos Caine e Kingsley.

  • Clint Morris, Moviehole

    An inspired taken on the "Holmes" legend....some good laughs to be had

  • Bob Bloom, Journal and Courier (Lafayette, IN)

    Conceit was good, execution weak and faulty

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Phil H


    I can't understand why this never did well upon release as I think its a marvellous spoof/comedy that is perfectly cast with Caine and Kinglsey as 'Holmes' and 'Watson'. This could easily of come from the mind of Mel Brooks really its that kind of light… More

  • xGary X


    Without a Clue is an amusing parody of the Sherlock Holmes stories in which the true genius is Ben Kingsley's Dr. Watson, Holmes being a womanising drunken actor hired to play the part. There's little here that hasn't been done before as Conan Doyle's stories have… More

  • Marcus W


    Such an underrated film. This is a great twist on the characters, and the two leads are superb. The film itself doesn't go anywhere you don't expect, but there are plenty of chuckles along the way. Worth a watch.

  • Alice S


    Funny enough.

  • David S


    Always liked this film althgh it's not one of Caine's best and Kingsley was still a few years away from Schindler and the monumental Sexy Beast. A good concept that is completely executed well but has enough in it to keep you entertained. Interestingly it looks like Will… More

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