Movies Like Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943)

Sherlock Holmes in Washington is a 1943 crime, mystery, thriller film from Roy William Neill with a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with The Hound of the Baskervilles and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.

Crime Mystery Thriller

The Hound of the Baskervilles

1939

When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.

7.1

MagicScore

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes

1939

Having once again avoided criminal conviction, Professor Moriarity develops a murderous plan to “finish off” his last major nemesis, Sherlock Holmes, by making him fail to prevent the perfect crime. Does it involve a family curse, the crown jewels of England, or something else…

6.9

MagicScore

Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror

1942

England, at the start of World War Two. Mysterious wireless broadcasts, apparently from Nazi Germany are heard over the BBC. They warn of acts of terror in England, just before they take place. Baffled, the Defense Committee call in Sherlock Holmes.

6.5

MagicScore

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

1942

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.

6.3

MagicScore

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

1943

During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.

6.8

MagicScore

The Spider Woman

1943

Sherlock Holmes investigates a series of so-called "pajama suicides". He knows the female villain behind them is as cunning as Moriarty and as venomous as a spider. Based on "The Sign of Four" and the short stories "The Dying Detective", "The Final Problem", "The Speckled Band" and "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot".

6.8

MagicScore

The Scarlet Claw

1944

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.

6.9

MagicScore

The Pearl of Death

1944

The famous Borgia Pearl, a valuable gem with a history of bringing murder and misfortune to its owner since the days of the Borgias, is brought to London, thanks in part to Sherlock Holmes. But before long the jewel is stolen, due to an error on Holmes' part, and shortly thereafter, a series of horrible murders begin, the murderer leaving his victims with their spines snapped and surrounded by a mass of smashed china.

7.1

MagicScore

The House of Fear

1945

The Good Comrades are a collection of varied gentlemen who crave one thing - solitude. They reside at Drearcliff House, ancestral home of their eldest member. All seems serene and convivial until one by one the members begin to perish in the most grisly of manners. Foul play is suspected by the Good Comrades' insurance agent, who turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson for guidance.

6.9

MagicScore

#10

The Woman in Green

1945

Sherlock Holmes investigates when young women around London turn up murdered, each with a finger severed. Scotland Yard suspects a madman, but Holmes believes the killings to be part of a diabolical plot.

6.4

MagicScore

#11

Pursuit to Algiers

1945

After the King of Rovenia has been assassinated, Holmes and Watson are engaged to escort his son to Europe via Algiers, aboard a transatlantic ocean liner which also carries a number of suspicious persons, any of whom may be involved in a plot to also assassinate him.

6.8

MagicScore

#12

Terror by Night

1946

Holmes and Watson board a passenger train bound from London to Edinburgh, to guard the Star of Rhodesia, an enormous diamond worth a fortune belonging to an elderly woman of wealth; but within the first hour of the trip, the woman's son is murdered and the diamond stolen and any of the passengers in their car could be the killer thief.

6.5

MagicScore

#13

Dressed to Kill

1946

A convicted thief in Dartmoor prison hides the location of the stolen Bank of England printing plates inside three music boxes. When the innocent purchasers of the boxes start to be murdered, Holmes and Watson investigate.

6.5

MagicScore

#14

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington

1939

After the death of a United States Senator, idealistic Jefferson Smith is appointed as his replacement in Washington. Soon, the naive and earnest new senator has to battle political corruption.

7.8

MagicScore

#15

Sherlock: The Abominable Bride

2016

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves in 1890s London in this holiday special.

7.8

MagicScore

#16

The Sign of Four

1987

Mary Morstan has received a pearl in the post every year since her father's disappearance. This leads Holmes and Watson to the truth about a secret pact between four convicts during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.

7.3

MagicScore

#17

Murder by Decree

1979

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.

6.4

MagicScore

#18

Sherlock: Case of Evil

2002

Early in his crime-solving career, Sherlock Holmes attempts to prevent Moriarty from cornering the heroin market.

6.1

MagicScore

#19

A Study in Scarlet

1933

In London, a secret society led by lawyer Thaddeus Merrydew collects the assets of any of its deceased members and divides them among the remaining members. Society members start dropping like flies. Sherlock Holmes is approached by member James Murphy's widow, who is miffed at being left penniless by her husband. When Captain Pyke is shot, Holmes keys in on his mysterious Chinese widow as well as the shady Merrydew. Other members keep dying: Malcom Dearing first, then Mr. Baker. There is also an attempt on the life of young Eileen Forrester, who became a reluctant society member upon the death of her father. Holmes' uncanny observations and insights are put to the test.

5.5

MagicScore

#20

The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes

1935

Holmes, retired to Sussex, is drawn into a last case when his arch enemy Moriarty arranges with an American gang to kill one John Douglas, a country gentleman with a mysterious past. Holmes' methods baffle Watson and Lestrade, but his results astonish them. In a long flashback, the victim's wife tells the story of the sinister Vermissa Valley.

5.3

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Sherlock Holmes in Washington?

The top films similar to Sherlock Holmes in Washington by MovieMagicScore are The Hound of the Baskervilles (7.1), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (6.9), Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (6.5). Each shares crime/mystery/thriller themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Sherlock Holmes in Washington worth watching?

Sherlock Holmes in Washington holds a MovieMagicScore of 6.7/10 from 72 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Sherlock Holmes in Washington?

Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943) is a crime, mystery, thriller film directed by Roy William Neill, starring Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Marjorie Lord.

Where can I find more recommendations like Sherlock Holmes in Washington?

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About movies like Sherlock Holmes in Washington

This ranked list pairs Sherlock Holmes in Washington (1943), a crime and mystery and thriller film from Roy William Neill, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Basil Rathbone take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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