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Why people love it

Audiences latched onto Sherlock Holmes (2009) as a adventure theatrical experience: big enough for a group watch, specific enough to reward a second viewing once you know where it's headed. The adventure and crime blend is the engine: it lets the film shift registers without feeling like two different movies stitched together.

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Runtime 2h 9m · ★ 7.2

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    1.Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows (2011)

    ★ 7.1 · Adventure · Crime · Mystery · 2h 9m

    Why you'll love it

    Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows draws from the same adventure well as Sherlock Holmes, channeling crime in ways that feel unmistakably related. The 2011 film makes a natural companion watch — similar in spirit but distinctly its own.

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    2.Enola Holmes (2020)

    ★ 7.2 · Adventure · Mystery · Crime · 2h 3m

    Why you'll love it

    Enola Holmes (2020) captures the adventure appeal of Sherlock Holmes without simply imitating it. The crime streak running through both films is what puts Enola Holmes at the top of any "if you liked…" shortlist.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    3.Enola Holmes 2 (2022)

    ★ 7.3 · Adventure · Mystery · Crime · 2h 9m

    Why you'll love it

    The adventure appeal of Sherlock Holmes — that tense edge, the crime — translates cleanly into Enola Holmes 2 (2022). Different setting, same essential satisfaction.

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    • Netflix
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    4.Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (2016)

    ★ 7.8 · Crime · Drama · Mystery · 1h 30m

    Why you'll love it

    The filmmakers behind Sherlock: The Abominable Bride (2016) clearly understood what makes crime work — the same quality that keeps Sherlock Holmes rewatchable. Expect the same dark rhythm, executed with a fresh angle.

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    • PBS
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    • Amazon Video(Buy)
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    5.The Pale Blue Eye (2022)

    ★ 6.8 · Thriller · Crime · Horror · 2h 8m

    Why you'll love it

    The Pale Blue Eye (2022) is the kind of film Sherlock Holmes fans discover and immediately send to their group chat. The crime overlap is real, but it's the dark emotional pull that seals the recommendation.

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    • Netflix
    • Netflix Standard with Ads
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    6.Mr. Holmes (2015)

    ★ 6.5 · Drama · Crime · Family · 1h 44m

    Why you'll love it

    Mr. Holmes shares Sherlock Holmes's gift for crime — the 2015 film delivers mystery without overstaying its welcome. Consider it required viewing once you've finished rewatching your first pick.

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    7.See How They Run (2022)

    ★ 6.4 · Mystery · Comedy · Crime · 1h 39m

    Why you'll love it

    Much of what makes Sherlock Holmes compelling — the crime, the mystery — shows up in See How They Run (2022) in a slightly different form. Both films understand that funny storytelling works best when it trusts the audience.

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    • fuboTV
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    8.Crooked House (2017)

    ★ 6.4 · Mystery · Crime · Thriller · 1h 55m

    Why you'll love it

    The crime energy of Sherlock Holmes is alive in Crooked House (2017), filtered through a different story but the same emotional register. It earns its place on this list with a dark payoff that rivals the original pick.

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    9.Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)

    ★ 6.7 · Mystery · Adventure · Thriller · 1h 49m

    Why you'll love it

    Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) operates in the same adventure as Sherlock Holmes, but with its own distinct voice and pacing. The tense payoff will feel satisfyingly familiar without retreading the same ground.

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    • fuboTV
    • Paramount Plus Premium
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    10.Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025)

    ★ 7.2 · Thriller · Mystery · Comedy · 2h 25m

    Why you'll love it

    Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery (2025) belongs to the same conversation as Sherlock Holmes — both anchor their mystery in thriller emotion that doesn't let go. The funny undercurrent connects them more than any plot summary would suggest.

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    • Netflix
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FAQ

What should I watch after Sherlock Holmes?
Try Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows, Enola Holmes, Enola Holmes 2—each shares DNA with Sherlock Holmes while changing the setting enough to feel fresh.
What genre is Sherlock Holmes?
Sherlock Holmes (2009) is best described as Adventure, Crime, Mystery. Stores and algorithms use different labels, but that mix is what fans actually recognize on a rewatch.
Is Sherlock Holmes part of a franchise?
Yes—it's part of the "Sherlock Holmes Collection" storyline. You can enjoy it standalone, but sequels and tie-ins build on characters and continuity established here.

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