What Movie Like Enola Holmes Is Best For Mystery Fans?

I’ve got a soft spot for movie mysteries that feel like tiny adventures, so my quick recs after loving 'Enola Holmes' are: 'Knives Out' for a modern, witty whodunit; 'Sherlock Holmes' (2009) if you want action with eccentric detective charm; and 'Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase' for that young-sleuth, cozy-mystery energy. If you’re craving period atmosphere, give 'Murder on the Orient Express' a try — it’s slower but sumptuous and satisfying.

When I’m picking something to watch, I like to decide whether I want slick puzzles ('Knives Out'), cinematic period flair ('Murder on the Orient Express' or 'Sherlock Holmes'), or light, youthful curiosity ('Nancy Drew'). A tiny tip: keep a scrap of paper nearby to jot clues. It makes the reveal more fun, and you’ll spot the filmmakers’ little nudges — sometimes that’s half the thrill.

If the clever, mischievous energy of 'Enola Holmes' hooked you, then you probably want something that mixes mystery with personality — a film where the detective is as much about heart and stubbornness as about clues. For me, the first thing I reach for is 'Knives Out'. It’s not Victorian, but it nails that playful, subversive whodunit vibe: clever plotting, a cast that delights, and a protagonist who sees social quirks as part of the puzzle. I watched it on a rainy Sunday and ended up pausing every five minutes to scribble theories and laugh at the characters’ petty chaos. If you like Enola’s mix of charm and social commentary, this one scratches the same itch in a modern setting.

If you want more period flavor, 'Murder on the Orient Express' (the Kenneth Branagh version) scratches the classic mystery itch with luxurious sets and a big ensemble of suspects. It’s slower, more atmospheric, and leans into the procedural elegance of a locked-room-style case — perfect if you enjoy fancy hats and colonial-era trains almost as much as the puzzle itself. For a lighter, kookier Victorian-adjacent detective story, 'Hugo' is a delightful detour: it’s more of an adventure-mystery with warm heartbeats and visual whimsy, and it reminded me of how much fun cinematic sleuthing can be when set pieces become character.

If you liked the young-sleuth angle of 'Enola Holmes', don’t sleep on 'Nancy Drew and the Hidden Staircase' — it’s breezy, teen-spirited, and full of amateur-detective energy. Also check out 'The Limehouse Golem' if you want a darker, grittier Victorian mystery with moral complications and a brooding mood. For serialized comfort, binge 'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries' (and the movie 'Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears') for a glamorous, feminist, jazz-age Helen-of-detectives vibe: each episode is a tidy mystery wrapped in costume drama and feminist sass.

A few bonus picks I keep recommending to friends: 'Sherlock Holmes' (the Guy Ritchie films) for action-packed deduction and brotherly chemistry; 'The Lady Vanishes' if you want a classic Hitchcock-style train mystery with dry wit; and 'The Adventures of Tintin' for pure globe-trotting mystery-adventure. If you’re in a mood for book-to-screen crossover, reading a book or two from 'The Enola Holmes Mysteries' by Nancy Springer before or after watching can add another layer of joy — you get the original voice that inspired the film’s tone.

Plan a mini-mystery night: dim lights, a notebook to jot red herrings, and a friend to argue clues with. I’m already thinking which of these to pair with tea and a cozy blanket next weekend.