Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (2016) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Sherlock: The Abominable Bride is best for ages 14+. It's rated PG-13. Sherlock: The Abominable Bride follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they navigate a surreal Victorian-era mystery involving a vengeful ghost bride. This special is rated PG-13 for its intense psychological themes…

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride is officially rated PG-13. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 14+.

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they navigate a surreal Victorian-era mystery involving a vengeful ghost bride. This special is rated PG-13 for its intense psychological themes, depictions of substance abuse, and disturbing, bloody violence. Much of the narrative takes place…

Content is limited to occasional suggestive dialogue and fleeting references to past romantic encounters, including a brief mention of a kiss.

The film features moderate, realistic violence including gunshots, stabbings, and instances of suicide. Bloody imagery, such as bullet holes and blood-stained notes, is depicted on-screen.

Contains minor, infrequent coarse language consistent with the historical setting and the intense nature of the investigation.

Drug use is a central plot device, with repeated references to cocaine and morphine, including the use of syringes to achieve an altered state of consciousness.

The story deals with heavy, mature themes including suicide, murder, systemic vengeance, and the psychological fallout of addiction and grief.

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride runs 90 minutes, directed by Douglas Mackinnon, released in 2016.

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