Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943): cast, story & where to watch
1943 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1943, Sherlock Holmes Faces Death is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Roy William Neill, running about 68 minutes.
What it’s about. During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.
Who’s in it. Sherlock Holmes Faces Death stars Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson, Dennis Hoey as Inspector Lestrade and Hillary Brooke as Sally Musgrave, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Sherlock Holmes Faces Death has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on FlixFling 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 Faces Death page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sherlock Holmes Faces Death tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943)?
- In US, Sherlock Holmes Faces Death is available to stream on FlixFling, 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 Faces Death worth watching?
- Sherlock Holmes Faces Death holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Sherlock Holmes Faces Death?
- Sherlock Holmes Faces Death stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Dennis Hoey, Hillary Brooke and Mary Gordon.
- When was Sherlock Holmes Faces Death released?
- Sherlock Holmes Faces Death was released in 1943, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.