Sherlock Holmes (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1932, Sherlock Holmes is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by William K. Howard, running about 68 minutes. “Conan Doyle's Master Detective” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Moriarty is sentenced to death, and Sherlock Holmes prepares to retire to the country and marry his girl. But Moriarty has sworn that Holmes, Lt. Col. Gore-King of Scotland Yard, and his trial judge shall all be hanged too. When Moriarty escapes and proceeds to put his threat into operation, Holmes has to postpone his retirement.
Who’s in it. Sherlock Holmes stars Clive Brook as Sherlock Holmes, Miriam Jordan as Alice Faulkner, Ernest Torrence as Professor James Moriarty and Herbert Mundin as George, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Sherlock Holmes has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sherlock Holmes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sherlock Holmes tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes (1932)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sherlock Holmes change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Sherlock Holmes worth watching?
- Sherlock Holmes holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sherlock Holmes?
- Sherlock Holmes stars Clive Brook, Miriam Jordan, Ernest Torrence, Herbert Mundin and Reginald Owen.
- When was Sherlock Holmes released?
- Sherlock Holmes was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.