Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 5.1
Released in 1991, Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Peter Sasdy, running about 180 minutes.
What it’s about. Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson get involved with Balkan terrorists to save Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria from an assassination at the opera house and prevent World War I.
Who’s in it. Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady stars Christopher Lee as Sherlock Holmes, Patrick Macnee as Dr. Watson, Morgan Fairchild as Irene Frances Adler and John Bennett as Sigmund Freud, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady (1991)?
- In GB, Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady worth watching?
- Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady holds an audience score of 5.1 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 and the Leading Lady?
- Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady stars Christopher Lee, Patrick Macnee, Morgan Fairchild, John Bennett and Michael Siberry.
- When was Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady released?
- Sherlock Holmes and the Leading Lady was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 180 minutes.