Is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows appropriate for children?

# Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows - Parent Guide This PG-13 adventure features strong action violence including gunfights, explosions, and hand-to-hand combat that may be intense for younger children. While language and sexual content are mild, the overall tone is dark and serious. Best suited for children 13 and older who enjoy mystery and action films.

What age is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows suitable for?

Our verdict for Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows is: Not recommended. See the age grid on this page for specific recommendations by age group.

Is Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows safe for children?

Content breakdown

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Violence

Strong

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Language / Profanity

Mild

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Sexual Content

Mild

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Horror / Scary

Mild

About this movie

Type

Movie

Released

2011

Rating

PG-13

Genre

Adventure, Crime, Mystery

Synopsis

There is a new criminal mastermind at large (Professor Moriarty) and not only is he Holmes’ intellectual equal, but his capacity for evil and lack of conscience may give him an advantage over the detective.

Cast

Robert Downey Jr.

Sherlock Holmes

Jude Law

Dr. John Watson

Noomi Rapace

Madam Simza Heron

Jared Harris

Professor James Moriarty

Full cast on IMDb ›

Age suitability

Under 6

Not yet

Ages 6–8

Not recommended

Ages 9–12

Not recommended

Ages 13+

Not recommended

Where to watch

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Ratings based on MPAA/TV classification and TMDB metadata. Updated March 2026.
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