The Woman in Green
1945, English. Directed by Roy William Neill.
From her LIPS — poison that bred MURDER!
Sherlock Holmes investigates when young women around London turn up murdered, each with a finger severed. Scotland Yard suspects a madman, but Holmes believes the killings to be part of a diabolical plot.
- Runtime
- 1h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 161 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Sherlock Holmes (Basil Rathbone): watch order
Cast & crew
- Roy William NeillDirector
- Basil RathboneSherlock Holmes
- Nigel BruceDr. John Watson
- Hillary BrookeLydia Marlowe
- Henry DaniellProfessor James Moriarty
- Paul CavanaghSir George Fenwick
- Matthew BoultonInspector Gregson
- Eve AmberMaude Fenwick
- Frederick WorlockDr. Onslow
- Percival VivianDr. Simnell
- Coulter IrwinCorporal Williams
- Sally ShepherdCrandon
- Mary GordonMrs. Hudson
Details
- Released
- 15 June 1945
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bertram Millhauser
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Watch before The Woman in Green
In release order. The films it follows, and anything it builds on.
The Hound of the Baskervilles
1939 · 7.1/10
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
1939 · 6.9/10
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Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror
1942 · 6.5/10
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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
1942 · 6.4/10
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Sherlock Holmes in Washington
1943 · 6.7/10
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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
1943 · 6.9/10
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The Spider Woman
1943 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeEarlier in the series
The Scarlet Claw
1944 · 7.0/10
Worth the HypeEarlier in the series
The Pearl of Death
1944 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeEarlier in the series
The House of Fear
1945 · 6.9/10
Popcorn FlickEarlier in the series
After The Woman in Green
What comes next in the series.
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The Woman in Green: quick answers
What should I watch before The Woman in Green?
Watch The Spider Woman (1943), The Scarlet Claw (1944), The Pearl of Death (1944), and The House of Fear (1945) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after The Woman in Green?
Next in the series: Pursuit to Algiers (1945), Terror by Night (1946), and Dressed to Kill (1946).
Is The Woman in Green worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 161 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Woman in Green?
The Woman in Green runs 68 minutes (1h 8m).
Does The Woman in Green have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Woman in Green. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Woman in Green parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Woman in Green yet.
Which OTT platform is The Woman in Green on?
The Woman in Green isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Woman in Green?
If you liked The Woman in Green, try Murder by Decree, Dressed to Kill, Luther: The Fallen Sun.
Who directed The Woman in Green?
The Woman in Green (1945) was directed by Roy William Neill and stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Hillary Brooke.