Murder by Decree (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1979, Murder by Decree is a thriller, crime and mystery film directed by Bob Clark, running about 124 minutes. “The Jack the Ripper Murders. Sherlock Holmes lifts the veil of secrecy, corruption and terror at the heart of the throne of England itself. Clue by clue... Murder by murder...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the case of Jack the Ripper who is killing prostitutes in London's East End. Assisted by Dr. Watson, and using information provided by a renowned psychic, Robert Lees, Holmes finds that the murders may have its roots in a Royal indiscretion and that a cover-up is being managed by politicians at the highest level, all of whom happen to be Masons.
Who’s in it. Murder by Decree stars Christopher Plummer as Sherlock Holmes, James Mason as Dr. John H. Watson, David Hemmings as Inspector Foxborough and John Gielgud as Prime Minister Lord Salisbury, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Murder by Decree has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Murder by Decree page.
If you liked it. Fans of Murder by Decree tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Murder by Decree (1979)?
- In US, Murder by Decree is available to stream on fuboTV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Murder by Decree worth watching?
- Murder by Decree holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Murder by Decree?
- Murder by Decree stars Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings, John Gielgud and Donald Sutherland.
- When was Murder by Decree released?
- Murder by Decree was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.