If Enola Holmes 3 left you craving more clever mysteries and spirited heroes, this guide rounds up seven films that echo its charm. From gothic investigations in The Pale Blue Eye and twisty mind games in Jaane Jaan to the whimsical worlds of Amélie, Hugo and Jagga Jasoos, plus classic-style whodunits like Murder on the Orient Express and Knives Out, there’s a case for every mood.
Whether it's watching Enola outsmart seasoned detectives, crack impossible cases or challenge Victorian society with her wit, the Enola Holmes films have made mystery-solving feel fresh, fun and endlessly entertaining. If you've already finished Enola Holmes 3 and are looking for something that captures a similar spirit, these mystery movies offer everything from ingenious whodunits and cat-and-mouse thrillers to charming adventures built around puzzles, secrets and fearless protagonists.
The Pale Blue Eye follows veteran detective Augustus Landor (Christian Bale), who is called to investigate a string of grisly murders at the United States Military Academy at West Point. To crack the case, he recruits an eccentric but brilliant young cadet named - wait for it - Edgar Allan Poe (Harry Melling). Follow them as they uncover hidden societies, buried secrets and shocking motives in 1830s London.
Where to watch: Netflix
Based on Keigo Higashino's bestselling novel The Devotion of Suspect X, Jaane Jaan follows single mother Maya D'Souza (Kareena Kapoor Khan), whose life is turned upside down after her abusive ex-husband is accidentally killed. Her reclusive neighbour, mathematics teacher Naren Vyas (Jaideep Ahlawat), devises an elaborate plan to conceal the crime, while police officer Karan Anand (Vijay Varma) begins connecting the dots. The film slowly transforms into a tense battle of wits culminating in a heartbreaking twist that reveals the true extent of Naren's plans.
Where to watch: Netflix
Shy but endlessly imaginative, Amélie Poulain (Audrey Tautou) decides to secretly improve the lives of strangers after discovering a hidden childhood treasure. Along the way, she becomes obsessed with tracking down its rightful owner, creates elaborate treasure hunts, and pieces together clues about the mysterious people around her. While not a detective film in the traditional sense, Amélie shares Enola Holmes' playful curiosity, quirky humour and love for clever observation.
Where to watch: Apple TV
When a wealthy businessman is murdered aboard the luxurious Orient Express, world-famous detective Hercule Poirot (Kenneth Branagh) suddenly finds himself trapped on the snowbound train with thirteen possible suspects. As he interviews every passenger, hidden identities, old grudges and carefully constructed alibis begin to unravel.
Where to watch: JioHotstar
Set inside a bustling Paris train station in the 1930s, Hugo follows orphan Hugo Cabret (Asa Butterfield), who secretly maintains the station's clocks while trying to repair a mysterious automaton left behind by his late father. His search leads him to Isabelle and an elderly toy seller who is hiding an extraordinary past. Although it's more of an adventure than a detective story, the film captures the same sense of curiosity, puzzle-solving and youthful determination that makes the Enola Holmes films so engaging.
Where to watch: MX Player, or rent it on Prime Video
Jagga (Ranbir Kapoor), a teenager who communicates through songs because of a speech disorder, sets out to find his missing adoptive father. Teaming up with journalist Shruti (Katrina Kaif), he follows clues across India, Morocco and Africa, gradually uncovering an international arms trafficking conspiracy. Filled with eccentric characters, visual storytelling and imaginative mysteries, the film embraces the same youthful detective spirit, adventurous energy and light-hearted charm that define Enola Holmes movies.
Where to watch: JioHotstar
When bestselling crime novelist Harlan Thrombey is found dead after his 85th birthday celebration, detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) arrives to investigate what initially appears to be a suicide. As he questions the eccentric members of the wealthy Thrombey family, layers of lies, greed and betrayal begin to surface. It's a very well thought out whodunnit, and if it strikes your fancy, check out the Knives Out Trilogy as well.
Where to watch: Netflix