Guy Ritchie’s $500M Detective Blockbuster Officially Dominates Apple TV
Guy Ritchie’s 2009 film *Sherlock Holmes* is among the ten most-watched films on Apple TV worldwide, giving the director another streaming success. Its renewed popularity comes as Ritchie is also associated with returning series *The Gentlemen* and *MobLand*.
Starring Robert Downey Jr. as Holmes and Jude Law as Dr John Watson, the film reimagines Arthur Conan Doyle’s detective. It reportedly earned $524 million worldwide on a $90 million budget, making it one of 2009’s biggest earners and leading to the sequel *Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows*.
In short
- *Sherlock Holmes* is among Apple TV’s ten most-watched films worldwide.
- The 2009 film earned $524 million worldwide.
- Guy Ritchie also has hit returning series this season.
Explained simply
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Arthur Conan Doyle in the late 19th century. His stories often feature his close friend Dr John Watson, who helps recount Holmes’s investigations.
Guy Ritchie’s 2009 film recast Holmes and Watson as action-adventure characters, played by Robert Downey Jr and Jude Law. Its reported worldwide box office takings were much higher than its production budget, and its success led to a sequel.