Murder by Decree
“The Jack the Ripper Murders. Sherlock Holmes lifts the veil of secrecy, corruption and terror at the heart of the throne of England itself. Clue by clue... Murder by murder...”
Murder by Decree is streaming on fuboTV in United States. Availability checked 28 June 2026.
Where to watch Murder by Decree
🇺🇸 United States
Good to know
- Director
- Bob Clark
- Release date
- 1979-02-01
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada
- Studio
- Canadian Film Development Corporation
Murder by Decree — trailer
About Murder by Decree
Murder by Decree is a 1979 movie in the Crime, Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Bob Clark, starring Christopher Plummer, James Mason and David Hemmings. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 175 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Murder by Decree in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the case of Jack the Ripper, who is killing prostitutes in London's East End. Assisted by Dr. Watson, and using information provided by a renowned psychic, Robert Lees, Holmes finds that the murders may have their roots in a Royal indiscretion and that a cover-up is being managed by politicians at the highest level, all of whom happen to be Masons.
Cast
Christopher Plummer
Sherlock Holmes
James Mason
Dr. Watson
David Hemmings
Inspector Foxborough
Susan Clark
Mary Kelly
Anthony Quayle
Sir Charles Warren
John Gielgud
Prime Minister
Frank Finlay
Inspector Lestrade
Donald Sutherland
Robert Lees
Geneviève Bujold
Annie Crook
Chris Wiggins
Dr. Hardy
Tedde Moore
Mrs. Lees
Catherine Kessler
Carrie
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Murder by Decree in United States?+
In United States, you can stream Murder by Decree on fuboTV.
Is Murder by Decree on Netflix?+
Murder by Decree is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on fuboTV.
How long is Murder by Decree?+
Murder by Decree has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
Who stars in Murder by Decree?+
Murder by Decree stars Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings, Susan Clark and Anthony Quayle.
When did Murder by Decree come out?+
Murder by Decree is a 1979 movie directed by Bob Clark.
What genre is Murder by Decree?+
Murder by Decree is Crime, Mystery and Thriller film.
Who directed Murder by Decree?+
Murder by Decree was directed by Bob Clark.
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