10 Movies to Watch if You Liked Enola Holmes

Released by Netflix, Enola Holmes brings a different Baker Street story to the screen by expanding the universe of Sherlock Holmes. Based on the young adult novel by Nancy Springer, this mystery drama introduced Holmes’s younger sister, Enola, who shares her family’s interests in solving mysteries. Now, critics and fans are praising the newest adaptation for its fresh story and exuberant performance by Millie Bobby Brown.

Though Enola follows the detective footsteps of her brother, she is nothing like her sibling in personality. She has her unique style and detective techniques to solve cases while showing off her youthful and feminine nature. Not only does this work, but it creates a different Sherlock Holmes film that viewers will enjoy. As this movie will be considered a success, the filmmakers and actors have intentions of making another film. Though a second movie will not come out for a while, viewers can take a look at other movies that are similar to Enola Holmes, whether it be the genre, story, or recurring themes.

10 Detective Pikachu (2019)

Like Enola Holmes, Detective Pikachu also follows a similar story of finding a missing person. Tim Goodman lives in this Pokémon world, where he hopes to become a trainer one day. Though initially informed that his father died in a car crash, some clues show that Tim’s father may still be alive. Tim receives the assistance of Pikachu to uncover the events that occurred before the accident and find out what his father was doing.

This film is a must-watch for Pokémon fans as it gives ode to many elements to the animated series. With the cute and hilarious voice performance by Ryan Reynolds, viewers will have fun watching this movie as they encounter each Pokémon character while solving the mysteries within the Pokémon world.

9 A Simple Favor (2018)

In this comedy-crime thriller, a single mother named Stephanie investigates the disappearance of her friend, who has left behind her son. As she tries to figure out what happened to her best friend, Stephanie learns about her friend’s past that may have come to haunt her.

A Simple Favor is both a fun yet twisted film that keeps viewers guessing upon the mysteries. Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively show great chemistry as they represent the character’s complicated friendship. The film is also a must-watch, considering the shocking events that occur throughout the film.

8 Gone Girl (2014)

This psychological crime thriller will leave people questioning who they can trust and who they marry. Directed by David Fincher, Gone Girl focuses on the case of a missing married woman and her complicated relationship with her husband, Nick. Her disappearance leads the media to suspect Nick for potentially murdering his wife.

Based on the novel by Gillian Flynn, the movie is filled with jaw-dropping twists and shocking moments that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats. The film also features a phenomenal performance by Rosamund Pike, who shines in the role of Amazing Amy.

7 National Treasure (2004)

No one thought that uncovering historical treasure meant stealing the Declaration of Independence. Though that may seem like the hard part, it is the clues and riddles that become the most challenging part of this treasure hunt.

Starring Nicholas Cage and Diana Kruger, National Treasure and its sequel bring viewers on an action-packed adventure. Like Enola Holmes, it requires intelligence, skills, and cleverness to unlock the most difficult clues and mysteries. However, the historical nodes to important American history become the key to uncovering those clues as they race to find the hidden treasure.

6 Game Night (2018)

Though playing board games and guessing games seem harmless, sometimes certain games may go a bit too far.

In this action-comedy film, a group of friends has a game night, where they think they are solving a fun mystery game. Unfortunately, things go sideways when the game turns out to be real, and people’s lives are at stake. In the rush of night, the group faces unusual situations like underground nightclubs and a Fabergé egg. Not only is Game Night smart, but the story leaves viewers laughing from the beginning to the end of the movie.

5 Little Women (2019)

Based on the novel by Louisa May Alcott, Little Women is not a mystery movie. However, the period drama does share the weight of women empowerment, feminism, and progression in a periodical setting.

Like Enola, Jo March also is trying to overcome the stereotypical expectations for women in a male-dominated society. This means going against the status quo as she becomes an independent working woman. While Jo is just one of the four sisters, each sister has their unique stories that foretell the different struggles and pressure within society. Praised for retelling the novel’s writing, Little Women also featured a star-studded cast including Saoirse Ronan and Florence Pugh, both of whom received nominations for their performances.

4 Knives Out (2019)

With a stellar ensemble cast, Knives Out presents a modern-day whodunit murder mystery. When the patriarch of the Thrombey family died from an apparent suicide, someone else believes that there is a possible foul play. With Detective Blanc on the case, each Thrombey family member and the family’s caretaker become suspects for his potential murder.

Knives Out was critically raved by critics and audiences alike for its suspenseful story and great performances by the cast. The mystery film is also filled with small, hidden details that keep viewers guessing who the murderer is. Due to the film’s huge success, a sequel is currently in development.

3 Searching (2018)

Searching follows the story of a father whose daughter has been missing for days. Using the power of technology, David Kim uncovers information from his daughter’s computer and smartphone that could track down her location. However, time is at the essence of searching for his daughter.

This 2018 mystery thriller presents a unique style and direction in its storytelling. The film is viewed through the perspective of computers and smartphones. Through this unusual perspective, viewers watch revelations throughout the film as the father learns more about his daughter and her possible whereabouts.  The concept surprisingly works, leaving fans impressed with the overall final product. Searching is also praised for performances by John Cho and Michelle La, who showed great father-daughter chemistry.

2 Ferris Bueller’s Day Off (1986)

A coming-of-age story, Ferris Bueller decides to cut class and hang out with his girlfriend and best friend in the city. While skipping school, certain people want to uncover Ferris’s antics and get him in trouble.

Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is not a mystery movie. However, Enola shares the habit of breaking the fourth wall. Both Ferris and Enola have their moments of addressing the audience, which shows the outgoing and young personalities of these two characters as they inform their viewers about their motivations throughout their perspective films. Also, Ferris Bueller’s cleverness from being caught skipping class keeps viewers smiling and laughing throughout the film.

1 Sherlock Holmes (2009)

This pick may be quite the obvious one, considering Enola Holmes is an adaptation of Sherlock Holmes. In Sherlock Holmes and Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Sherlock tries to solve a series of crimes in London. With the help of his confidant John Watson, Holmes hopes to track down these criminals and stop their plans from being executed.

Downey Jr. represents himself as Sherlock Holmes in his quirky yet intriguing personality. However, his chemistry with Jude Law, who plays John Watson, is the highlight of the film series. A third Sherlock film is in development, which is planning to be released in December 2021.

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Fariba Rezwan
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Based in South Florida, Fariba Rezwan is a list writer for CBR and Screen Rant. Though working on her graduate degree at the University of Florida, her science education does not take away her love of movies and TV shows. She is a huge geek and considers herself a huge fan of many fandoms, including Star Wars, Marvel, Game of Thrones, Supernatural, and many more. Expect to see her watch movies on the first day they come out. While she will watch any film, she especially likes superheroes, mysteries, sci-fi, and thrillers. However, since she is in her early 20s, she also takes the time to educate herself about cinema by watching classics and well-received films. While she aspires to become a physician one day, she also hopes to try out screenwriting during her spare time.

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