
Sherlock Holmes in Washington
The Mystery Master in America!
Directed by Roy William Neill
Produced by Universal Pictures
A wartime spy-mystery procedural centered on Holmes's deductive prowess, blending espionage intrigue with the comfort of a familiar detective solving a high-stakes puzzle.
In World War II, a British secret agent carrying a vitally important document is kidnapped en route to Washington. The British government calls on Sherlock Holmes to recover it.
Questions people ask
Is Sherlock Holmes in Washington sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Sherlock Holmes in Washington easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Does Sherlock Holmes in Washington end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.
Is Sherlock Holmes in Washington violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Sherlock Holmes in Washington scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Sherlock Holmes in Washington
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Sherlock Holmes in Washington
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sherlock Holmes in Washington, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sherlock Holmes in Washington, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sherlock Holmes in Washington, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































