Ballad of a Small Player vs Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.5/10 for Ballad of a Small Player). Sherlock: The Abominable Bride is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 41m. Sherlock: The Abominable Bride is the older of the two (2016 against 2025). Both are crime, drama, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Ballad of a Small Player
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride| Ballad of a Small Player | Sherlock: The Abominable Bride | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2016 |
| Length | 1h 41m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller, TV Movie |
| Country | Germany | United Kingdom |
| Director | Edward Berger | Douglas Mackinnon |
| Main cast | Colin Farrell, Jason Tobin, Tilda Swinton, Fala Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang | Mark Gatiss, Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Andrew Scott, Jonathan Aris |
Synopsis
Ballad of a Small Player
Amid the glittering casinos of Macau, a gambler running from his past — and his debts — becomes fascinated by an enigmatic woman at the baccarat table.
Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves in 1890s London in this holiday special.
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