Sherlock Gnomes.

Name: Sherlock Gnomes
Genre: Animation, Mystery, Comedy
Released: 2018-03-23
Duration: 86 min
Cast: James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Johnny Depp, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Maggie Smith

A garden mystery grows beyond the gate.

When their fellow garden ornaments disappear, Gnomeo and Juliet enlist Sherlock Gnomes and Watson. The investigation carries them through London and tests more than one partnership.

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Why it’s a little special

Tiny detectives navigating a full-size city provide visual jokes alongside a simple lesson about appreciating partners.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
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Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Threats of smashing garden ornaments, chases and falls create peril. Includes mild rude and suggestive jokes.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: John Stevenson
Starring: James McAvoy, Emily Blunt, Johnny Depp, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Maggie Smith, Michael Caine, Ashley Jensen, Matt Lucas, Stephen Merchant, Mary J. Blige, Ozzy Osbourne, Jamie Demetriou
Written by: Ben Zazove
Produced by: Elton John, Nicolas Trout, Steve Hamilton Shaw, David Furnish, Carolyn Soper
Release date: March 23, 2018
Runtime: 86 minutes
Genre: Animation, Mystery, Comedy
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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