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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

1943·Movie
1h 8min·NR

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace5
  • Violence5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Hopefulness5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Mystery, crime, and history

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.
Classic Sherlock Holmes MysteryWWII EraConvalescent Home SettingIntricate PlotSuspensefulDialogue-DrivenGentleman DetectiveNostalgicMurder Investigation

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Sequels and Prequels

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Where can I stream Sherlock Holmes Faces Death legally?

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death is included with a subscription to Philo and FlixFling in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Sherlock Holmes Faces Death worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Sherlock Holmes Faces Death rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is Sherlock Holmes Faces Death?

1 h 8 min

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death runs 1 h 8 min.

Is Sherlock Holmes Faces Death based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Sherlock Holmes Faces Death in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Sherlock Holmes Faces Death?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Sherlock Holmes Faces Death in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Sherlock Holmes Faces Death use?

Big Damn HeroesThose Wacky NazisBodybag TrickBlasting It Out of Their HandsOddball in the SeriesUnwilling SuspensionDidn't Think This ThroughLocked Out of the LoopHigh-Class GlassEverybody Did ItClue, Evidence, and a Smoking GunStrapped to an Operating Tableand 97 more

TV Tropes lists 109 storytelling tropes for Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, including Big Damn Heroes, Those Wacky Nazis, Bodybag Trick.