The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939)
Kernel Score: 79% · 218 ratings · Rated NR
Genres: Mystery, Horror, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1939-03-24
Runtime: 80 minutes
Where to watch The Hound of the Baskervilles
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- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
The Hound of the Baskervilles parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that The Hound of the Baskervilles is a classic 1939 Sherlock Holmes mystery involving a legendary monstrous hound and a murder investigation, mild by modern standards.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes a menacing legendary hound, fog-shrouded moor scares, and a murder mystery, but violence is largely implied rather than graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official NR rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Sidney Lanfield
Cast
- Richard Greene as Sir Henry Baskerville
- Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes
- Wendy Barrie as Beryl Stapleton
- Nigel Bruce as Doctor John H. Watson
- Lionel Atwill as Dr. James Mortimer
- John Carradine as Barryman
- Barlowe Borland as Frankland
- Beryl Mercer as Mrs. Jennifer Mortimer
- Morton Lowry as John 'Jack' Stapleton
- Ralph Forbes as Sir Hugo Baskerville
The Hound of the Baskervilles FAQ
Is The Hound of the Baskervilles good?
The Hound of the Baskervilles has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 218 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Hound of the Baskervilles?
In the US you can stream The Hound of the Baskervilles on FlixFling, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Fawesome, Mometu and Tubi and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Hound of the Baskervilles OK for kids?
The Hound of the Baskervilles is rated NR. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that The Hound of the Baskervilles is a classic 1939 Sherlock Holmes mystery involving a legendary monstrous hound and a murder investigation, mild by modern standards.
What movies are like The Hound of the Baskervilles?
If you liked The Hound of the Baskervilles, try I See You, Fear Street: 1666, Sleepy Hollow and Black Dog.