Movies Like Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance (1980)

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance is a 1980 adventure, crime, mystery, tv movie film from Igor Maslennikov with a MovieMagicScore of 7.8/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Bloody Inscription and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: King of Blackmailers.

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Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Bloody Inscription

1980

Holmes receives a message from Inspector Gregson about a strange case in an abandoned house on Brixton Road: the body of an elderly American was found there, and the word "Revenge" is written in blood on the wall.

7.4

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: King of Blackmailers

1980

Mycroft Holmes hands Sherlock Holmes the case of the Master Blackmailer.

7.6

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Mortal Fight

1980

After upsetting the criminal underground in 'the Master Blackmailer' case, Sherlock Holmes has to face his archenemy: Prof. Moriarty.

7.7

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Hunting the Tiger

1980

Dr. Watson executes Sherlock Holmes' will, who faced death after exposing Moriarty and his gang in the previous episode.

7.9

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Hound of the Baskervilles - Part 1

1981

The Hound of the Baskervilles is a 1981 Soviet film adaptation of Arthur Conan Doyle's novel The Hound of the Baskervilles. It was the third installment in the TV series about adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson. A potent streak of humour ran through the film as concerns references to traditional British customs and stereotypes, ensuring the film's popularity with several generations of Russophone viewers. Other features of this best entry in the series include excellent exterior shots which closely match the novel's setting in the Dartmoor marshland, as well as an all-star cast: in addition to the famous Livanov -Solomin duo as Holmes and Watson, the film stars the internationally acclaimed actor/director Nikita Mikhalkov as Sir Henry Baskerville and the Russian movie legend Oleg Yankovsky as the villain Stapleton.

7.3

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Treasures of Agra

1983

Holmes and Dr. Watson help a young lady who is receiving anonymous letters 10 years after her father passed away under shady circumstances. They find themselves in an enigma involving a treasure, murder and a love interest for Watson.

7.6

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Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century

1987

This film version was released before the premiere of the full two-part television version (The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Twentieth Century Approaches). In this version the entire plot of the story “Bruce-Partington Drawings” was deleted.

7.2

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Enola Holmes

2020

While searching for her missing mother, intrepid teen Enola Holmes uses her sleuthing skills to outsmart big brother Sherlock and help a runaway lord.

7.2

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Sherlock Holmes

2009

Eccentric consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson battle to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy England.

7.2

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#10

Enola Holmes 3

2026

Adventure follows detective Enola Holmes to Malta, where her plans to tie the knot unravel when Sherlock's disappearance plunges her into a perilous case.

6.9

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#11

Mr. Holmes

2015

In 1947, long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement.

6.5

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#12

The Hound of the Baskervilles

1959

When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.

6.8

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#13

Enola Holmes 2

2022

Enola takes on her first official case as a detective, but to solve the mystery of a missing girl, she'll need help from friends — and brother Sherlock.

7.4

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#14

A Study in Scarlet

1933

In London, a secret society led by lawyer Thaddeus Merrydew collects the assets of any of its deceased members and divides them among the remaining members. Society members start dropping like flies. Sherlock Holmes is approached by member James Murphy's widow, who is miffed at being left penniless by her husband. When Captain Pyke is shot, Holmes keys in on his mysterious Chinese widow as well as the shady Merrydew. Other members keep dying: Malcom Dearing first, then Mr. Baker. There is also an attempt on the life of young Eileen Forrester, who became a reluctant society member upon the death of her father. Holmes' uncanny observations and insights are put to the test.

5.5

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#15

The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes

1937

Two dubious characters disguise themselves as Holmes and Watson to gain attention and end up chasing counterfeiters and stolen stamps.

7.2

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#16

Tom and Jerry Meet Sherlock Holmes

2010

Tom and Jerry need to learn to work together in order to help Sherlock Holmes with an investigation of a jewel theft. But still, they are cat and mouse!

6.5

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#17

Sherlock: Case of Evil

2002

Early in his crime-solving career, Sherlock Holmes attempts to prevent Moriarty from cornering the heroin market.

6.1

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#18

The Hound of the Baskervilles

1983

When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.

6.6

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#19

The Sign of Four

1987

Mary Morstan has received a pearl in the post every year since her father's disappearance. This leads Holmes and Watson to the truth about a secret pact between four convicts during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

7.3

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#20

The Hound of the Baskervilles

1939

When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.

7.1

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance?

The top films similar to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance by MovieMagicScore are Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Bloody Inscription (7.4), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: King of Blackmailers (7.6), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Mortal Fight (7.7). Each shares adventure/crime/mystery/tv movie themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance worth watching?

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance holds a MovieMagicScore of 7.8/10 from 60 viewer ratings, putting it among the better-reviewed titles in its genre.

What kind of movie is Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance?

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance (1980) is a adventure, crime, mystery, tv movie film directed by Igor Maslennikov, starring Vasiliy Livanov, Vitali Solomin, Rina Zelyonaya.

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About movies like Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance

This ranked list pairs Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance (1980), a adventure and crime and mystery and tv movie film from Igor Maslennikov, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Vasiliy Livanov take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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