Hands of a Murderer (1990): cast, story & where to watch
1990 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1990, Hands of a Murderer is an action, thriller, adventure and mystery film directed by Stuart Orme, running about 90 minutes. “Can Sherlock Holmes resist the ultimate challenge?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Sherlock Holmes must track down his nemesis, Professor Moriarty, after the villain kidnaps Holmes' brother, Mycroft. The evil doctor is forcing his captive to decode highly classified military documents.
Who’s in it. Hands of a Murderer stars Edward Woodward as Sherlock Holmes, John Hillerman as Dr. John Watson, Anthony Andrews as Prof. James Moriarty and Kim Thomson as Sophie DeVere, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Hands of a Murderer has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hands of a Murderer page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hands of a Murderer 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 Hands of a Murderer (1990)?
- In US, Hands of a Murderer is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hands of a Murderer worth watching?
- Hands of a Murderer holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, adventure and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Hands of a Murderer?
- Hands of a Murderer stars Edward Woodward, John Hillerman, Anthony Andrews, Kim Thomson and Peter Jeffrey.
- When was Hands of a Murderer released?
- Hands of a Murderer was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.