Sherlock Jr. (1924)
Kernel Score: 88% · 1,140 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Action, Comedy, Mystery
Released: 1924-04-17
Runtime: 45 minutes
Where to watch Sherlock Jr.
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- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
A film projectionist longs to be a detective, and puts his meager skills to work when he is framed by a rival for stealing his girlfriend's father's pocketwatch.
Sherlock Jr. parents' guide: all ages
Parents need to know that Sherlock Jr. is a classic silent slapstick comedy with mild peril and no objectionable content.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Slapstick action including chases and a booby trap, all comedic and non-graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Buster Keaton as Projectionist / Sherlock, Jr.
- Kathryn McGuire as Girl
- Joe Keaton as Girl's Father / Man on Film Screen
- Erwin Connelly as Hired Man / Butler
- Ward Crane as Sheik / Villain
- Doris Deane as Girl Who Loses Dollar Outside Cinema (uncredited)
- Christine Francis as Candy Store Girl (uncredited)
- George Davis as Conspirator (uncredited)
- Kewpie Morgan as Conspirator (uncredited)
- Steve Murphy as Conspirator (uncredited)
Sherlock Jr. FAQ
Is Sherlock Jr. good?
Sherlock Jr. has an 88% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,140 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Sherlock Jr.?
In the US you can stream Sherlock Jr. on FlixFling, IndieFlix and Kino Film Collection, watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV Free, Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome and Plex and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Sherlock Jr. OK for kids?
Sherlock Jr. is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests all ages. Parents need to know that Sherlock Jr. is a classic silent slapstick comedy with mild peril and no objectionable content.
What movies are like Sherlock Jr.?
If you liked Sherlock Jr., try One Week, The Immigrant, Oliver Twist and Pickup on South Street.