Overview
A young detective steps into her first case, uncovering a web of intrigue and danger.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- witty
- boisterous
- hopeful
- family movie night
- weekend mystery watch
What critics said
Critics broadly found the sequel entertaining, well performed, and visually polished, though some considered its narrative less memorable and its social history overly individualized.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The investigation unfolds amid the 1888 match girl strike in Victorian England.
Enola establishes herself as a detective-for-hire while confronting resistance to women’s independence.
Enola’s detective persona and the franchise’s playful presentation position her as an engaging guide through the case.
Critics specifically praised the meticulous production and costume design, and the film emphasizes Victorian settings.
Films like Enola Holmes 2, and why
Enola Holmes
female-led period detective mystery with playful adventure, feminist themes, and youthful energy
Sherlock Holmes
stylish Victorian detective adventure combining mystery-solving, humor, romance, and elaborate production design
Nancy Drew
young female protagonist navigating a historical conspiracy through wit, friendship, and action
The Adventures of Tintin
lighthearted literary detective adventure with a strong ensemble and comic period atmosphere
Movie Details
- Director
- Harry Bradbeer
- Release Date
- 2022-11-03
- Runtime
- 131 min
- Rating
- 7.4 / 10 (3180)
Cast
- Millie Bobby Brown
- Henry Cavill
- David Thewlis
- Louis Partridge
- Susan Wokoma
- Adeel Akhtar
- Sharon Duncan-Brewster
- Helena Bonham Carter
- Sofia Stavrinou
- John Parshall
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Enola Holmes 2 about?
- A spirited young detective investigates a missing girl while a Victorian conspiracy draws her into the orbit of Sherlock Holmes and a wider fight for justice.
- What is Enola Holmes 2 like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Enola Holmes 2 as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Enola Holmes 2 violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Enola Holmes 2 as mild.
- What did critics think of Enola Holmes 2?
- Critics broadly found the sequel entertaining, well performed, and visually polished, though some considered its narrative less memorable and its social history overly individualized.
- Which films are like Enola Holmes 2?
- Films with a similar feel include Enola Holmes, Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew, and The Adventures of Tintin.
- How long is Enola Holmes 2?
- Enola Holmes 2 runs 131 minutes.
- Where can I watch Enola Holmes 2?
- In United States, Enola Holmes 2 streams on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
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