The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1976, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is a thriller and mystery film directed by Herbert Ross, running about 113 minutes. “Confounding! Sherlock Holmes meets Sigmund Freud” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Seven-Per-Cent Solution stars Alan Arkin as Dr. Sigmund Freud, Vanessa Redgrave as Lola Deveraux, Robert Duvall as Dr. John H. Watson and Nicol Williamson as Sherlock Holmes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Seven-Per-Cent Solution page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Seven-Per-Cent Solution tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976)?
- In US, The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution worth watching?
- The Seven-Per-Cent Solution holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
- The Seven-Per-Cent Solution stars Alan Arkin, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Duvall, Nicol Williamson and Laurence Olivier.
- When was The Seven-Per-Cent Solution released?
- The Seven-Per-Cent Solution was released in 1976, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.