Movie

The Scarlet Claw

“Holmes vs. Monster!”

★ 7.0(109)19441h 14m

The Scarlet Claw is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store in United Kingdom. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Scarlet Claw

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Good to know

Director: Roy William Neill
Release date: 1944-05-18
Runtime: 1h 14m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Universal Pictures
Part of: Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone) Collection

The Scarlet Claw — trailer

About The Scarlet Claw

The Scarlet Claw is a 1944 movie in the Mystery, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Roy William Neill, starring Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce and Gerald Hamer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 109 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Scarlet Claw in United Kingdom — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When a woman is found dead with her throat torn out, the local villagers blame a supernatural monster. But Sherlock Holmes, who gets drawn into the case from nearby Quebec, suspects a human murderer.

Cast

Basil Rathbone

Sherlock Holmes

Nigel Bruce

Doctor Watson

Gerald Hamer

Potts / Tanner / Ramson

Paul Cavanagh

Lord Penrose

Arthur Hohl

Emile Journet

Miles Mander

Judge Brisson

Kay Harding

Marie Journet

David Clyde

Police Sergeant Thompson

Ian Wolfe

Drake

Victoria Horne

Nora

Al Ferguson

Attendant (uncredited)

Olaf Hytten

Hotel Day Desk Clerk (uncredited)

Themes & keywords

black and whitemurder investigationsherlock holmes

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Scarlet Claw in United Kingdom?+

In United Kingdom, The Scarlet Claw is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Sky Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Scarlet Claw on Netflix?+

The Scarlet Claw is not on Netflix in United Kingdom right now.

How long is The Scarlet Claw?+

The Scarlet Claw has a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).

Who stars in The Scarlet Claw?+

The Scarlet Claw stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gerald Hamer, Paul Cavanagh and Arthur Hohl.

When did The Scarlet Claw come out?+

The Scarlet Claw is a 1944 movie directed by Roy William Neill.

What genre is The Scarlet Claw?+

The Scarlet Claw is Mystery, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed The Scarlet Claw?+

The Scarlet Claw was directed by Roy William Neill.