Enola Holmes 3 Parent Guide
It will take a Holmes, to save a Holmes.
Parent Movie Review
Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) sums up her work and that of her more famous brother: “Sherlock helps those with means and I help those with needs.” But what happens when Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill) is the one who needs Enola’s help?
The third film in Netflix’s Enola Holmes series opens in the Mediterranean island of Malta, where Enola is preparing to marry Lord Tewkesbury (Louis Partridge). Her shaky nerves resolve into steely determination when her trip to the church is interrupted with the news that Sherlock has been abducted. Enola is immediately on the case – which is complicated by another abduction, arson, murders, and a complex web of secrets, lies, and betrayal. As Enola works with Tewkesbury and Dr. Watson (Himesh Patel), she will uncover a plot that reaches into the dark heart of the British Empire – and into Tewkesbury’s own family. Will Enola be able to save those she loves, salvage her relationship with her fiancé, and right a terrible wrong?
Fans of the series will know that the answer to all of these questions is “Yes”. This isn’t a franchise that leaves its viewers wallowing in angst: it offers up tight plots, fast moving action, and satisfactory plot resolution. The story has a suitably detestable villain in Professor Moriarty (gender-flipped and played by Sharon Duncan-Brewster) and a theme that invites viewers to learn about the cost of Britain’s empire and the sometimes blood-stained roots of class privilege. British audiences, in particular, will find this film topical as many of the country’s leading institutions and National Trust properties are currently wrestling with the ethical issues resulting from their roots in slavery or imperial oppression. I always appreciate a film that makes viewers think and that’s one of the strengths of the Enola Holmes films – they mix their action sequences with Victorian social issues that still resonate today, giving audiences something to chew on.
As with the prior films in the series, Enola Holmes 3 scores a PG-13 rating, thanks largely to the above-mentioned action sequences. Although this movie is less exuberantly violent than the last one, there are still multiple scenes featuring physical combat and weapons violence, as well as abductions, arson, and explosive use. People are killed on screen and there are scenes featuring bloody injuries. Other negative content is relatively minor, with brief social drinking and a single minor profanity. There is one scene where a couple undress each other down to their underwear prior to going swimming, but this is the Victorian era and underwear is far more modest than modern swimwear.
If you’re considering this film for family viewing, you can be assured that it’s teen-friendly. Once again Enola is a role model who demonstrates intelligence, courage, honesty, and compassion. She’s not just smart and tough; she also models emotional intelligence as she honestly assesses her relationship with Tewkesbury in light of their personalities and contemporary social scripts. Teen audiences will enjoy the film’s action and excitement while they unwittingly absorb lessons about life, relationships, and the legacy of the past. Not a bad deal.
Directed by Philip Barantini. Starring Millie Bobby Brown, Henry Cavill, Helena Bonham Carter. Running time: 105 minutes. Theatrical release July 1, 2026. Updated July 2, 2026Watch the trailer for Enola Holmes 3
Enola Holmes 3
Rating & Content Info
Why is Enola Holmes 3 rated PG-13? Enola Holmes 3 is rated PG-13 by the MPAA for some violence.
Violence: There are numerous scenes where people are threatened with firearms, where they are shot, and where people are killed. Bladed weapons are used in fights. There are scenes of attempted strangulation and choking. People are abducted and are seen chained or tied to a wall. There are frequent scenes of personal combat involving punching, kicking, throwing, and pushing. People are seen with bloody wounds on their faces. Two women fight each other with shovels. People are hit with heavy objects and one person is knocked unconscious twice. A man is hit in the face with a candlestick and receives a bloody nose as a result. Explosives are used on several occasions. A woman falls from a moving carriage. A building is deliberately set on fire. There’s brief mention of military battles and deaths.
Sexual Content: An engaged couple partially undress each other before going swimming in their Victorian-style underwear, which provides significant coverage. There are scenes of brief kisses involving a couple who are engaged and later married.
Profanity: There is a single minor expletive in the film.
Alcohol / Drug Use: People drink alcohol in a social setting. A man holds a glass of whiskey in his office but isn’t seen drinking.
Page last updated July 2, 2026
Enola Holmes 3 Parents' Guide
The historical wrong described in the film is fictional but it is inspired by true events. You can learn about what the writers intended
Loved this movie? Try these books…
This Netflix series is loosely based on the Enola Holmes book series written by Nancy Springer. The series begins with The Case of the Missing Marquess.
Home Video
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Her mother’s disappearance launches young Enola Holmes on her first mystery. In Enola Holmes 2, the young detective works with her mother and brother to uncover a terrible crime.
For movies that examine the costs of imperialism, you can try Gandhi and Viceroy’s House (about the end of the British Raj) or the stunningly animated Wolfwalkers (about British rule in Ireland).