Murder by Decree (1979)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Murder by Decree
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV, Darkroom, Lionsgate+, Howdy | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Now TV Cinema, Studiocanal Presents | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Ireland | Now TV Cinema | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Studiocanal Presents MOVIECULT, Moviecult | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Orange VOD | Orange VOD, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Filmin | — | — |
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What is Murder by Decree about?
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. Murder by Decree is a Crime, Mystery, Thriller movie, released on 1979-02-01, runtime 124 minutes.
Is Murder by Decree worth watching?
TMDB users rate Murder by Decree 6.3 out of 10 from 186 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Murder by Decree?
In the United States, Murder by Decree streams on fuboTV, Darkroom and Lionsgate+. The table on this page lists 5 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Bob Clark
Cast
- Christopher Plummer as Sherlock Holmes
- James Mason as Dr. Watson
- David Hemmings as Inspector Foxborough
- Susan Clark as Mary Kelly
- Anthony Quayle as Sir Charles Warren
- John Gielgud as Prime Minister
- Frank Finlay as Inspector Lestrade
- Donald Sutherland as Robert Lees
- Geneviève Bujold as Annie Crook
- Chris Wiggins as Dr. Hardy
- Tedde Moore as Mrs. Lees
- Catherine Kessler as Carrie
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Sources
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