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Sherlock Holmes in Washington

6.819431h 11mMovieMysteryCrimeThriller

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.

DirectorRoy William Neill
WritersBertram Millhauser·Lynn Riggs
ProducerRoy William Neill

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Cast · Directed by Roy William Neill

BRBasil Rathbone
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
NBNigel Bruce
Nigel Bruce
Doctor Watson
ML
Marjorie Lord
Nancy Partridge
HDHenry Daniell
Henry Daniell
William Easter
GZGeorge Zucco
George Zucco
Heinrich Hinckel aka Richard Stanley
JAJohn Archer
John Archer
Naval Lt. Pete Merriam
GMGavin Muir
Gavin Muir
Mr. Lang, government agent
EMEdmund MacDonald
Edmund MacDonald
Detective Lt. Grogan
DTDon Terry
Don Terry
Howe
MGMary Gordon
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Hudson
BPBradley Page
Bradley Page
Cady
CMClarence Muse
Clarence Muse
George

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Sherlock Holmes in Washington — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Sherlock Holmes in Washington?

Sherlock Holmes in Washington is streaming on The Roku Channel, Plex and Plex Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Sherlock Holmes in Washington on Netflix?

No, Sherlock Holmes in Washington is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on The Roku Channel and Plex.

Is Sherlock Holmes in Washington on Amazon Prime Video?

Sherlock Holmes in Washington isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes in Washington for free?

Sherlock Holmes in Washington is available to stream free (with ads) on The Roku Channel and Plex in United States.

Is there a sequel to Sherlock Holmes in Washington?

Yes — Sherlock Holmes in Washington is followed by Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943) in the Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection.

Is there a prequel to Sherlock Holmes in Washington?

Yes — Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942) comes before Sherlock Holmes in Washington in the Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection.

Is Sherlock Holmes in Washington part of a trilogy?

No — Sherlock Holmes in Washington is part of the Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection, which has 14 films.

How many movies are in the Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection?

There are 14 films in the Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection: The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1939), Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942), Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon (1942), Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943), Sherlock Holmes Faces Death (1943), The Spider Woman (1943), The Scarlet Claw (1944), The Pearl of Death (1944), The House of Fear (1945), The Woman in Green (1945), Pursuit to Algiers (1945), Terror by Night (1946) and Dressed to Kill (1946).