

Sherlock Holmes in Washington
“The Mystery Master in America!”
In World War II, a British secret agent carrying a vitally important document is kidnapped en route to Washington. The British government calls on Sherlock Holmes to recover it.
Where to watch Sherlock Holmes in Washington in United States
Click a service to open Sherlock Holmes in Washington there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Sherlock Holmes in Washington streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | The Roku Channel, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| India | Plex | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Plex, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| Canada | Plex | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | Plex | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Plex | — |
| France | Molotov TV, Plex | — |
| Spain | Filmin, Plex | — |
| Brazil | Pluto TV, Plex | — |
| Japan | Plex | — |
About Sherlock Holmes in Washington
Sherlock Holmes in Washington is a 1943 English-language mystery, crime and thriller film directed by Roy William Neill. The cast is led by Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Marjorie Lord. It has a runtime of 1h 11m. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex.
Sherlock Holmes in Washington was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 24, 1943.
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Writers
- Bertram Millhauser, Lynn Riggs
- Release date
- March 24, 1943
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Universal Pictures
Sherlock Holmes in Washington cast & crew
Sherlock Holmes in Washington was directed by Roy William Neill and written by Bertram Millhauser and Lynn Riggs.
The cast features Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson, Marjorie Lord as Nancy Partridge, Henry Daniell as William Easter, George Zucco as Heinrich Hinckel aka Richard Stanley, and John Archer as Naval Lt. Pete Merriam.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Lester White and it was produced by Roy William Neill.
Is Sherlock Holmes in Washington worth watching?
Sherlock Holmes in Washington holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 85 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 1h 11m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy mystery, crime, and thriller, Sherlock Holmes in Washington is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Sherlock Holmes in Washington
In United States, you can stream Sherlock Holmes in Washington on The Roku Channel and Plex, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of Sherlock Holmes in Washington

Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes

Nigel Bruce
Doctor Watson

Marjorie Lord
Nancy Partridge

Henry Daniell
William Easter

George Zucco
Heinrich Hinckel aka Richard Stanley

John Archer
Naval Lt. Pete Merriam

Gavin Muir
Mr. Lang, government agent

Edmund MacDonald
Detective Lt. Grogan
Don Terry
Howe

Mary Gordon
Mrs. Hudson

Bradley Page
Cady

Clarence Muse
George
More from the Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection
Sherlock Holmes in Washington — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes in Washington in United States?
Sherlock Holmes in Washington is streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is Sherlock Holmes in Washington on The Roku Channel?
Yes — Sherlock Holmes in Washington is currently available on The Roku Channel in United States.
▸What language is Sherlock Holmes in Washington in?
Sherlock Holmes in Washington is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Sherlock Holmes in Washington?
Sherlock Holmes in Washington runs 1 hours 11 minutes (71 minutes).
▸What is Sherlock Holmes in Washington rated?
It holds a 6.8/10 audience score from 85 ratings.


















