Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1942, Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by Roy William Neill, running about 68 minutes. “Suspense! Thrills! Adventure!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he shortly falls into the clutches of Professor Moriarty.
Who’s in it. Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon stars Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson, Lionel Atwill as Moriarty and William Post Jr. as Dr. Franz Tobel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon 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 and the Secret Weapon (1942)?
- In US, Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, 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 and the Secret Weapon worth watching?
- Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon holds an audience score of 6.3 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 and the Secret Weapon?
- Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, William Post Jr. and Kaaren Verne.
- When was Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon released?
- Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.