Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1943, Sherlock Holmes in Washington is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Roy William Neill, running about 71 minutes. “The Mystery Master in America!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In World War II, a British secret agent carrying a vitally important document is kidnapped en route to Washington. The British government calls on Sherlock Holmes to recover it.
Who’s in it. Sherlock Holmes in Washington stars Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson, Marjorie Lord as Nancy Partridge and Henry Daniell as William Easter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Sherlock Holmes in Washington has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sherlock Holmes in Washington page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sherlock Holmes in Washington tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943)?
- In US, Sherlock Holmes in Washington is available to stream on fuboTV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sherlock Holmes in Washington worth watching?
- Sherlock Holmes in Washington holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sherlock Holmes in Washington?
- Sherlock Holmes in Washington stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Marjorie Lord, Henry Daniell and George Zucco.
- When was Sherlock Holmes in Washington released?
- Sherlock Holmes in Washington was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 71 minutes.