Where to watch Murder by Decree (1979) tonight
Murder by Decree (1979) runs 2 h 4 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 6.3 from 186 TMDB members. 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.
- Runtime
- 2 h 4 min — ends 10:04 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG (US)
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery, Thriller
- Released
- February 1, 1979
- TMDB rating
- 6.3 / 10 from 186 votes
- Director
- Bob Clark
- Starring
- Christopher Plummer, James Mason, David Hemmings, Susan Clark
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Darkroom (subscription), Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), Xumo Play (free with ads), Mometu (free with ads).
Questions people ask
- How long is Murder by Decree?
- Murder by Decree is 2 h 4 min long (124 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:04 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is Murder by Decree rated?
- Murder by Decree is rated PG in the US.
- Is Murder by Decree a good movie to watch with a group?
- Good for a small group that will pay attention. Crime and Mystery keep a room quiet in the good way: phones down, guesses out loud.
- Where can I stream Murder by Decree?
- In the US, as of 2026-11-05: fuboTV (subscription), Darkroom (subscription), Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel (subscription), Howdy Amazon Channel (subscription), Xumo Play (free with ads), Mometu (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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- Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Silk Stocking (2004)
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