Dressed to Kill (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1946, Dressed to Kill is a crime and mystery film directed by Roy William Neill, running about 72 minutes. “Queen…of a crime cult!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A convicted thief in Dartmoor prison hides the location of the stolen Bank of England printing plates inside three music boxes. When the innocent purchasers of the boxes start to be murdered, Holmes and Watson investigate.
Who’s in it. Dressed to Kill stars Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Dr. John H. Watson, Patricia Morison as Mrs. Hilda Courtney and Frederick Worlock as Colonel Cavanaugh, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Dressed to Kill 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 Dressed to Kill page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dressed to Kill tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dressed to Kill (1946)?
- In US, Dressed to Kill 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 Dressed to Kill worth watching?
- Dressed to Kill holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dressed to Kill?
- Dressed to Kill stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Patricia Morison, Frederick Worlock and Harry Cording.
- When was Dressed to Kill released?
- Dressed to Kill was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 72 minutes.