The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Benedict Cumberbatch Performances of All Time
GoatWars fans rank Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes) the greatest of all time among Benedict Cumberbatch Performances, with a 75.0% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 Doctor Strange in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (69.6%), #3 Alan Turing in The Imitation Game (64.5%).
Dive into the 'Greatest Benedict Cumberbatch Performances of All Time' and tell me you don't have a fierce favorite that just screams 'genius'! This isn't just about who sobbed best in a wet coat; it's Sherlock's razor-sharp deductions versus Doctor Strange's universe-bending sorcery. Fans get hilariously nitpicky—debating not just the best role, but the best *moment* in each role. Was it the courtroom drama in 'The Mauritanian' or his brooding in 'Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy'? And let’s not forget the cultural earthquakes caused by each performance. This debate is a beautiful pandemonium of screen presence and tight, dramatic whispers. Pick a side, because neutrality is not an option here!
All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.
1. SHERLOCK HOLMES (SHERLOCK HOLMES)
75.0% win rate#1 Greatest Benedict Cumberbatch Performances of All Time
2. DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE
69.6% win rate#2 Greatest Benedict Cumberbatch Performances of All Time
3. ALAN TURING IN THE IMITATION GAME
64.5% win rate#3 Greatest Benedict Cumberbatch Performances of All Time
4. KHAN IN 'STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS'
44.3% win rate#4 Greatest Benedict Cumberbatch Performances of All Time
5. COLONEL MACKENZIE IN '1917'
37.5% win rate#5 Greatest Benedict Cumberbatch Performances of All Time
6. PETER GUILLAM IN 'TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY'
37.0% win rate#6 Greatest Benedict Cumberbatch Performances of All Time
7. PHIL BURBANK IN 'POWER OF THE DOG'
33.3% win rate#7 Greatest Benedict Cumberbatch Performances of All Time
8. RICHARD III IN THE HOLLOW CROWN
17.4% win rate#8 Greatest Benedict Cumberbatch Performances of All Time
1. DOCTOR STRANGE IN THE MARVEL CINEMATIC UNIVERSE
Sentiment 1725#1 Benedict Cumberbatch Performances by latest sentiment
2. SHERLOCK HOLMES (SHERLOCK HOLMES)
Sentiment 1670#2 Benedict Cumberbatch Performances by latest sentiment
3. ALAN TURING IN THE IMITATION GAME
Sentiment 1625#3 Benedict Cumberbatch Performances by latest sentiment
4. KHAN IN 'STAR TREK INTO DARKNESS'
Sentiment 1540#4 Benedict Cumberbatch Performances by latest sentiment
5. COLONEL MACKENZIE IN '1917'
Sentiment 1402#5 Benedict Cumberbatch Performances by latest sentiment
6. PETER GUILLAM IN 'TINKER TAILOR SOLDIER SPY'
Sentiment 1380#6 Benedict Cumberbatch Performances by latest sentiment
7. PHIL BURBANK IN 'POWER OF THE DOG'
Sentiment 1358#7 Benedict Cumberbatch Performances by latest sentiment
8. RICHARD III IN THE HOLLOW CROWN
Sentiment 1300#8 Benedict Cumberbatch Performances by latest sentiment
GOAT List FAQs
Who is the greatest of all time among Benedict Cumberbatch Performances?
GoatWars fans rank Sherlock Holmes (Sherlock Holmes) the greatest of all time among Benedict Cumberbatch Performances, with a 75.0% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in Benedict Cumberbatch Performances by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 353 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of September 7, 2025.
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