The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
“The story is true...only the facts have been made up.”
Concerned about his friend's cocaine use, Dr. Watson tricks Sherlock Holmes into travelling to Vienna, where Holmes enters the care of Sigmund Freud. Freud attempts to solve the mysteries of Holmes' subconscious, while Holmes devotes himself to solving a mystery involving the kidnapping of Lola Deveraux.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | — |
| France | Molotov TV | — |
About The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is a 1976 English-language mystery and thriller film directed by Herbert Ross. The cast is led by Alan Arkin, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Duvall. It has a runtime of 1h 53m. Viewers rate it 6.2/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution was produced by Herbert Ross Productions, Universal Pictures, and Alex Winitsky / Arlene Sellers Productions and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on October 24, 1976, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Writers
- Nicholas Meyer
- Release date
- October 24, 1976
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Budget
- $5 million
- Production
- Herbert Ross Productions, Universal Pictures, Alex Winitsky / Arlene Sellers Productions
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution cast & crew
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution was directed by Herbert Ross and written by Nicholas Meyer.
The cast features Alan Arkin as Dr. Sigmund Freud, Vanessa Redgrave as Lola Deveraux, Robert Duvall as Dr. John H. Watson, Nicol Williamson as Sherlock Holmes, Laurence Olivier as Professor James Moriarty, and Joel Grey as Lowenstein.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Addison, cinematography is by Oswald Morris, and it was produced by Herbert Ross and Arlene Sellers.
Is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution worth watching?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution holds an audience score of 6.2/10 from 110 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.
At 1h 53m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy mystery and thriller, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
Alan Arkin
Dr. Sigmund Freud
Vanessa Redgrave
Lola Deveraux
Robert Duvall
Dr. John H. Watson
Nicol Williamson
Sherlock Holmes
Laurence Olivier
Professor James Moriarty
Joel Grey
Lowenstein
Samantha Eggar
Mary Morstan Watson
Jeremy Kemp
Baron Karl von Leinsdorf
Charles Gray
Mycroft Holmes
Régine
Madame
Anna Quayle
Freda
Georgia Brown
Mrs. Freud
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Seven-Per-Cent Solution in United States?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution in?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution runs 1 hours 53 minutes (113 minutes).
▸What is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution rated?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is rated PG. It holds a 6.2/10 audience score from 110 ratings.
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