Enola Holmes (2020)
Kernel Score: 81% · 6,465 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Adventure, Mystery, Crime
Released: 2020-09-23
Runtime: 123 minutes
Is Enola Holmes worth watching?
Worth watching. A lively, light mystery about Sherlock's teenage sister that breaks the fourth wall and moves briskly. Millie Bobby Brown carries it, though the mystery itself is the weaker part.
Watch it if you
- like light period mysteries
- enjoy spirited teenage heroines
- want something fun for older kids and adults
Skip it if you
- want a tight, serious detective plot
- dislike winking narration
Best for: Family movie night
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Enola Holmes
- Stream: Netflix
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
While searching for her missing mother, intrepid teen Enola Holmes uses her sleuthing skills to outsmart big brother Sherlock and help a runaway lord.
Enola Holmes parents' guide: ages 9+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 mystery adventure follows a clever, independent teen detective, with light peril and strong messages about intelligence and family.
- Violence & scariness: Some — As a mystery-crime adventure, it includes some action, danger, and peril tied to a conspiracy the teen sleuth investigates.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Movies like Enola Holmes
If you liked Enola Holmes, these are the movies we'd watch next.
- Enola Holmes 2 (2022) — 83%: The follow-up, with a new case for Enola.
- Sherlock Holmes (2009) — 81%: Action-packed Sherlock Holmes adventure.
- Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011) — 80%: Sherlock Holmes sequel with a bigger villain.
- Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (2016) — 86%: A fun Sherlock special with a twist.
- The Great Mouse Detective (1986) — 77%: Short, charming Disney detective story.
- Murder She Said (1961) — 82%: Light classic whodunit with a likeable sleuth.
Director
Harry Bradbeer
Cast
- Millie Bobby Brown as Enola Holmes
- Henry Cavill as Sherlock Holmes
- Sam Claflin as Mycroft Holmes
- Helena Bonham Carter as Eudoria Holmes
- Louis Partridge as Lord Tewkesbury
- Adeel Akhtar as Lestrade
- Fiona Shaw as Miss Harrison
- Frances de la Tour as The Dowager
- Burn Gorman as Linthorn
- Susan Wokoma as Edith
Enola Holmes FAQ
Is Enola Holmes worth watching?
Worth watching. A lively, light mystery about Sherlock's teenage sister that breaks the fourth wall and moves briskly. Millie Bobby Brown carries it, though the mystery itself is the weaker part.
Where can I watch Enola Holmes?
In the US you can stream Enola Holmes on Netflix.
Is Enola Holmes OK for kids?
Enola Holmes is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 9+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 mystery adventure follows a clever, independent teen detective, with light peril and strong messages about intelligence and family.
What movies are like Enola Holmes?
If you liked Enola Holmes, try Enola Holmes 2, Sherlock Holmes, Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows and Sherlock: The Abominable Bride.