Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon scary?

MyCinema has not rated Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery, thriller, and crime film. It is rated NR in the United States.

Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon in the US?

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 13 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and 13 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon suitable for kids?

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

TMDB19421h 8mMystery / Thriller / Crime

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Name: Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
Genre: Mystery, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1942-12-25
Duration: 68 min

Suspense! Thrills! Adventure!

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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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 8m

At 1h 8m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Mystery · Thriller · Crime

TMDB files it under mystery, thriller, and crime.

US availability

16 subscriptions · 16 free · 4 to rent · 4 to buy

Included with 16 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 13 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and 13 more. Listed to rent from 4 stores. Listed to buy from 4 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 150 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon tonight

It is a short one: 1h 8m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 13 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 150 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon scary?: MyCinema has not rated Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a mystery, thriller, and crime film. It is rated NR in the United States.
Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon in the US?: Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon streams on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, and 13 more, is free on Kanopy, Hoopla, FlixHouse, and 13 more, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and 1 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?: Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon runs 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).
Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon suitable for kids?: Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is rated NR in the United States. Check the rating's own guidance before showing it to children.

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