


Film · Released
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
“Suspense! Thrills! Adventure!”
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon at a glance
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is a 1942 mystery and thriller film, running 1h 8m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: NR in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video, FILMBOX+ Now Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Rated NR in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1942-12-25
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Genres
- Mystery, Thriller, Crime
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.5 / 10 · 151 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmIn the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.
Cast
14 names
Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
Nigel BruceDoctor Watson
Lionel AtwillProfessor Moriarty
William Post Jr.Dr. Franz Tobel
Kaaren VerneCharlotte Eberli
Dennis HoeyInspector Lestrade
Holmes HerbertSir Reginald
Mary GordonMrs. Hudson
Harry CordingJack Brady (uncredited)
Paul FixMueller (uncredited)
Henry VictorProfessor Frederic Hoffner (uncredited)
Paul BryarSwiss Waiter (uncredited)Questions about Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
Quick answersWhere can I watch Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is listed on Amazon Prime Video, FILMBOX+ Now Amazon Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon suitable for children?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is rated NR in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon about?
In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.
How long is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon runs for 1h 8m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon trailer?
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