Movie

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

“Suspense! Thrills! Adventure!”

★ 6.4(144)19421h 8m

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is streaming on FlixFling, FilmBox+ and Artiflix in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability checked 23 July 2026.

Where to watch Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

🇨🇦 Canada

Good to know

Director: Roy William Neill
Release date: 1942-12-25
Runtime: 1h 8m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures
Part of: Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon — trailer

About Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is a 1942 movie in the Mystery, Thriller and Crime genres, directed by Roy William Neill, starring Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce and Lionel Atwill. It has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 144 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.

Cast

Basil Rathbone

Sherlock Holmes

Nigel Bruce

Doctor Watson

Lionel Atwill

Professor Moriarty

William Post Jr.

Dr. Franz Tobel

Kaaren Verne

Charlotte Eberli

Dennis Hoey

Inspector Lestrade

Holmes Herbert

Sir Reginald

Mary Gordon

Mrs. Hudson

Harry Cording

Jack Brady (uncredited)

Harold De Becker

Peg Leg (uncredited)

Paul Fix

Mueller (uncredited)

Henry Victor

Professor Frederic Hoffner (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

london, englandkidnappingswitzerlandworld war iiinventionblack and whitegestapowar effortsecret codebomb -sightdancing menfalse bottomed trunkmoriartyholmes vs moriartysherlock holmes

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon on FlixFling, FilmBox+ and Artiflix. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FlixFling.

Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon on Netflix?+

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on FlixFling, FilmBox+ and Artiflix.

How long is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?+

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon has a runtime of 1 hour 8 minutes (68 minutes).

Who stars in Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?+

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Lionel Atwill, William Post Jr. and Kaaren Verne.

When did Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon come out?+

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is a 1942 movie directed by Roy William Neill.

What genre is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?+

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon is Mystery, Thriller and Crime film.

Who directed Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon?+

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon was directed by Roy William Neill.