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The Seven-Per-Cent Solution

“The story is true...only the facts have been made up.”

★ 6.2(110)19761h 53m

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home in United States. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 22 June 2026.

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Director: Herbert Ross
Release date: 1976-10-24
Runtime: 1h 53m
Language: English
Budget: $5,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Herbert Ross Productions

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About The Seven-Per-Cent Solution

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is a 1976 movie in the Mystery and Thriller genres, directed by Herbert Ross, starring Alan Arkin, Vanessa Redgrave and Robert Duvall. It has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.2/10 from 110 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Seven-Per-Cent Solution in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Concerned about his friend's cocaine use, Dr. Watson tricks Sherlock Holmes into travelling to Vienna, where Holmes enters the care of Sigmund Freud. Freud attempts to solve the mysteries of Holmes' subconscious, while Holmes devotes himself to solving a mystery involving the kidnapping of Lola Deveraux.

Cast

Alan Arkin

Dr. Sigmund Freud

Vanessa Redgrave

Lola Deveraux

Robert Duvall

Dr. John H. Watson

Nicol Williamson

Sherlock Holmes

Laurence Olivier

Professor James Moriarty

Joel Grey

Lowenstein

Samantha Eggar

Mary Morstan Watson

Jeremy Kemp

Baron Karl von Leinsdorf

Charles Gray

Mycroft Holmes

Régine

Madame

Anna Quayle

Freda

Georgia Brown

Mrs. Freud

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookkidnappingdrug addictioncocaineorient expresstrain hijackingbaronvienna, austriahypnotism19th centurysherlock holmes

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Seven-Per-Cent Solution in United States?+

In United States, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution on Netflix?+

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?+

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution has a runtime of 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

Who stars in The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?+

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution stars Alan Arkin, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Duvall, Nicol Williamson and Laurence Olivier.

When did The Seven-Per-Cent Solution come out?+

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is a 1976 movie directed by Herbert Ross.

What genre is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?+

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?+

The Seven-Per-Cent Solution was directed by Herbert Ross.