Murder by Decree
Movie, 1979, Victorian London, Set in 1888, the Ripper murders
Murder by Decree is #8 of 26 in release order and #9 of 26 in chronological order in the Sherlock Holmes.
The story
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
Murder by Decree is streaming on fuboTV, Philo, Darkroom, Xumo Play, and Mometu in the US.
Ratings
IMDb 6.8/10, Rotten Tomatoes 81%
Where it fits
- Release order: after The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, before Sherlock Holmes.
- Chronological order: after Enola Holmes 3, before The Hound of the Baskervilles.
What to watch before Murder by Decree
Nothing. Murder by Decree (1979) doesn't continue an earlier version, so it stands on its own. Murder by Decree itself is optional in the Sherlock Holmes order.
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
Directed by Bob Clark.