Movie

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

“The struggle of super-minds in the crime of the century!”

★ 6.9(168)19391h 25m

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies in Austria. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Alfred L. Werker
Release date: 1939-09-01
Runtime: 1h 25m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: 20th Century Fox
Part of: Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection

About The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a 1939 movie in the Crime, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Alfred L. Werker, starring Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce and Ida Lupino. It has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 168 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in Austria — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Having once again avoided criminal conviction, Professor Moriarity develops a murderous plan to “finish off” his last major nemesis, Sherlock Holmes, by making him fail to prevent the perfect crime. Does it involve a family curse, the crown jewels of England, or something else…

Cast

Basil Rathbone

Sherlock Holmes

Nigel Bruce

Dr. Watson

Ida Lupino

Ann Brandon

Alan Marshal

Jerrold Hunter

Terry Kilburn

Billy

George Zucco

Professor Moriarty

Henry Stephenson

Sir Ronald Ramsgate

E. E. Clive

Inspector Bristol

Arthur Hohl

Henchman Bassick

May Beatty

Mrs. Jameson, Brandon Housekeeper

Peter Willes

Lloyd Brandon

Mary Gordon

Mrs. Hudson

Themes & keywords

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes in Austria?+

In Austria, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes on Netflix?+

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is not on Netflix in Austria right now.

How long is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?+

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes has a runtime of 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).

Who stars in The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?+

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Ida Lupino, Alan Marshal and Terry Kilburn.

When did The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes come out?+

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a 1939 movie directed by Alfred L. Werker.

What genre is The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?+

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is Crime, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes?+

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was directed by Alfred L. Werker.