The Sign of Four
5.9/10 · 606 ratings20011h 30mWeirdness 3/10
JustWatchThe premise
Greed, betrayal and vengeance set the stage for this Sir Arthur Conan Doyle classic. Mary Morstan, a young governess, has been receiving a rare and lustrous pearl annually from an anonymous benefactor. This mysterious person now wants a meeting. Anxious and bewildered, Miss Morstan enlists Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson to escort her to this meeting. Together they go to the home of an eccentric novelist, Thaddeus Sholto, who recounts to them a tale of secrecy, hidden treasure and sudden death. Thaddeus reports that his father, Major Sholto, was in the army in India with Miss Morstan's father where the two had come to possess a fabulous treasure. Subsequently, her father mysteriously disappeared without his promised share. A guilt-ridden Major Sholto hid the treasure and sent Miss Morstan the annual gift of pearls. Years later, a letter arrives which leaves Major Sholto in a state of shock and despair. On his deathbed, Major Sholto prepares to tell his twin sons about the treasure's location, but dies before the location is revealed. Thaddeus' twin brother, Bartholomew, spent weeks digging and searching for the treasure - and has now just found it.
How unusual is it?
Honestly? Not very — and that's the charm. It plays the hits, which is exactly the point for a cozy night in.
Who’s in it
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The backstory
- Based on The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle.
The Sign of Four (2001) is a Canadian television film directed by Rodney Gibbons and starring Matt Frewer and Kenneth Welsh. The movie is based on Arthur Conan Doyle's second Sherlock Holmes novel published in 1890.
How it stacks up
Where this one’s rating lands against every other rated Hallmark movie.
Higher-rated than 15% of every rated Hallmark movie. The median is 6.4.
Meet the characters
Who’s who before you press play. Nothing here gives the ending away.
Sherlock Holmes
LeadConsulting detective
brilliantanalyticalrelentlessMiss Morstan
Love interestGoverness and client
Client and Watson's romantic interest
anxiousgraciousbraveJohn Small
AntagonistTreasure-seeking fugitive
Antagonist behind the crimes
vengefulruthlessDr. Watson
SupportingPhysician and detective's partner
Holmes's partner and chronicler
loyalsteadfastkindThaddeus
SupportingNovelist
Witness who recounts the treasure tale
eccentricnervousInspector Jones
SupportingPolice inspector
Investigating officer
dogged
Questions people ask about The Sign of Four
Where can I watch The Sign of Four?
The Sign of Four is available via Tubi TV. Streaming options change often, so check current availability before settling in.
Is The Sign of Four based on a book?
Yes. The Sign of Four is based on The Sign of Four by Arthur Conan Doyle.
Is there a sequel to The Sign of Four?
Yes. The Sign of Four is followed by The Royal Scandal.
How long is The Sign of Four?
The Sign of Four runs about 1 hour and 30 minutes, and was released in 2001.
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