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The Hound of the Baskervilles

1978Movie1 h 25 minPG

ComedyCrime
22
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes–43%
22
TerribleGoodWatch score
IMDb4.5Rotten Tomatoes–43%

Summary

When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for warmth or comfort.

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Cast

22 of 22

Crew

Directed by
Paul Morrissey
Written by
Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, Arthur Conan Doyle
Produced by
John Goldstone
Music by
Dudley Moore

Everyone

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Facts

August 1, 1978 · 1 h 25 min · PG

Released
August 1, 1978
Runtime
1 h 25 min
Age rating
PG
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
33 countries

Tropes

Nightmare Fetishist, Moment Killer, Separate Scene Storytelling +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Hound of the Baskervilles?"

Questions about The Hound of the Baskervilles

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Hound of the Baskervilles?

PrimefuboTVMGM+PhiloHooplaTubi TV

In the United States, The Hound of the Baskervilles streams on Prime, fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo, and it is free with ads on Hoopla and Tubi TV. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is The Hound of the Baskervilles worth watching?

22
TerribleGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 22 (IMDb 4.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 0%).

Is The Hound of the Baskervilles okay for kids?

PGDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated PG in the United States for disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will The Hound of the Baskervilles make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and dark humor (6 of 10).

Will The Hound of the Baskervilles scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

At times: scares are rated 6 of 10.

What tropes does The Hound of the Baskervilles use?

Nightmare FetishistMoment KillerSeparate Scene StorytellingAdaptation-Induced Plot HoleVitriolic Best BudsCampbell CountrySins of the FatherThe Coroner Doth Protest Too MuchConfronting Your ImposterSherlock Scan"Scooby-Doo" Hoax"Friends" Rent Controland 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Nightmare Fetishist, Moment Killer, and Separate Scene Storytelling.