A teaser trailer for Mr Holmes has been released online, showing Sir Ian McKellen as the great detective.

The film sees the famous sleuth aged 93, living in seclusion by the sea. As he struggles to enjoy his retirement, Sherlock Holmes distracts himself by attempting to crack an unsolved case.

The story, based on short story A Slight Trick Of The Mind by Mitch Cullin, is directed by Bill Condon who worked with Sir Ian on the Oscar-winning Gods And Monsters.

American actress Laura Linney will play Holmes’ housekeeper Mrs Munro, in a cast that also includes Roger Allam, Phil Davis and Sir Ian’s Vicious co-star Frances de la Tour.

Sir Ian previously treated fans to a clip from the film.

Mr Holmes opens in UK cinemas on June 19.