Where to watch Murder by Decree(1979)
In the United States, Murder by Decree is available to stream on fuboTV, Lionsgate+, and Howdy. It's also free on Darkroom, Xumo Play, and Mometu.
Where to stream Murder by Decree
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
fuboTV
Lionsgate+
Howdy
Free
Darkroom
Xumo Play
Mometu
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
Murder by Decree plot summary
The Jack the Ripper Murders. Sherlock Holmes lifts the veil of secrecy, corruption and terror at the heart of the throne of England itself. Clue by clue... Murder by murder...
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.
Details
- Release date
- February 1, 1979
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Directed by
- Bob Clark
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 · 186 votes
Murder by Decree trailer
Cast
Christopher PlummerSherlock Holmes
James MasonDr. Watson
David HemmingsInspector Foxborough
Susan ClarkMary Kelly
Anthony QuayleSir Charles Warren
John GielgudPrime Minister
Frank FinlayInspector Lestrade
Donald SutherlandRobert Lees
Geneviève BujoldAnnie Crook
Chris WigginsDr. Hardy
FAQ
Where can I watch Murder by Decree?
In the United States, Murder by Decree is available to stream on fuboTV, Lionsgate+, and Howdy. It's also free on Darkroom, Xumo Play, and Mometu.
How long is Murder by Decree?
Murder by Decree runs 2h 4m (124 minutes).
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