The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
1976, English. Directed by Herbert Ross.
The story is true...only the facts have been made up.
Concerned about his friend's cocaine use, Dr. Watson tricks Sherlock Holmes into travelling to Vienna, where Holmes enters the care of Sigmund Freud. Freud attempts to solve the mysteries of Holmes' subconscious, while Holmes devotes himself to solving a mystery involving the kidnapping of Lola Deveraux.
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 116 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Herbert RossDirector
- Alan ArkinDr. Sigmund Freud
- Vanessa RedgraveLola Deveraux
- Robert DuvallDr. John H. Watson
- Nicol WilliamsonSherlock Holmes
- Laurence OlivierProfessor James Moriarty
- Joel GreyLowenstein
- Samantha EggarMary Morstan Watson
- Jeremy KempBaron Karl von Leinsdorf
- Charles GrayMycroft Holmes
- RégineMadame
- Anna QuayleFreda
- Georgia BrownMrs. Freud
Details
- Released
- 24 October 1976
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Nicholas Meyer
- Budget
- $5M
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What The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is based on
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is based on The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, a 1974 novel by Nicholas Meyer, published by Dutton.
Novel · 1974
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
By Nicholas Meyer
Published by Dutton
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Seven-Per-Cent Solution: quick answers
Is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 116 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution runs 113 minutes (1h 53m).
Does The Seven-Per-Cent Solution have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Seven-Per-Cent Solution. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution on?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
If you liked The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, try Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon, Sherlock Holmes in Washington.
Who directed The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976) was directed by Herbert Ross and stars Alan Arkin, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Duvall.
What is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution based on?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is based on The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, a 1974 novel by Nicholas Meyer, published by Dutton.