Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Pure Flix, and Starz.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling.
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Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon in the United States?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Pure Flix, and Starz in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, MGM Plus, Philo, Pure Flix, and Starz.
Can I watch Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon for free?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and Darkroom. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, William Post Jr., and Kaaren Verne. Roy William Neill is the director.
How long is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon runs 1h 8m (68 minutes).
When did Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon come out?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon was released on December 25, 1942.
Which studio made Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon was produced by Universal Pictures in the United States.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.