
Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
Suspense! Thrills! Adventure!
Directed by Roy William Neill
Produced by Universal Pictures
A wartime spy thriller built on the classic Holmes-Moriarty rivalry, driven by puzzle-solving and espionage intrigue rather than emotional depth.
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.
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Questions people ask
Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Does Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































