Movies Like Sherlock Gnomes (2018)

Sherlock Gnomes is a 2018 adventure, animation, comedy, family, fantasy, mystery film from John Stevenson with a MovieMagicScore of 5.7/10. Here are 20 similar films, ranked by real viewer ratings — starting with Gnomeo & Juliet and Zootopia.

Adventure Animation Comedy Family Fantasy Mystery

Gnomeo & Juliet

2011

A version of Shakespeare's play, set in the world of warring indoor and outdoor gnomes. Garden gnomes Gnomeo and Juliet have as many obstacles to overcome as their quasi namesakes when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors. But with plastic pink flamingos and lawnmower races in the mix, can this young couple find lasting happiness?

5.9

MagicScore

Zootopia

2016

Determined to prove herself, Officer Judy Hopps, the first bunny on Zootopia's police force, jumps at the chance to crack her first case - even if it means partnering with scam-artist fox Nick Wilde to solve the mystery.

7.8

MagicScore

Enola Holmes 2

2022

Enola takes on her first official case as a detective, but to solve the mystery of a missing girl, she'll need help from friends — and brother Sherlock.

7.4

MagicScore

Gnome Alone

2017

When Chloe discovers that her new home's garden gnomes are not what they seem, she must decide between the pursuit of a desired high school life and taking up the fight against the Troggs.

6.1

MagicScore

Enola Holmes 3

2026

Adventure follows detective Enola Holmes to Malta, where her plans to tie the knot unravel when Sherlock's disappearance plunges her into a perilous case.

6.9

MagicScore

How to Train Your Dragon 2

2014

Five years have passed since Hiccup and Toothless united the dragons and Vikings of Berk. Now, they spend their time charting unmapped territories. During one of their adventures, the pair discover a secret cave that houses hundreds of wild dragons -- and a mysterious dragon rider. Now, Hiccup and Toothless find themselves at the center of a battle to protect Berk from a power-hungry warrior.

7.7

MagicScore

Shrek 2

2004

Shrek, Fiona, and Donkey set off to Far, Far Away to meet Fiona's mother and father, the Queen and King. But not everyone is happily ever after. Shrek and the King find it difficult to get along, and there's tension in the marriage. The Fairy Godmother discovers that Fiona has married Shrek instead of her son Prince Charming and plots to destroy their marriage.

7.3

MagicScore

Kung Fu Panda 4

2024

Po is gearing up to become the spiritual leader of his Valley of Peace, but also needs someone to take his place as Dragon Warrior. As such, he will train a new kung fu practitioner for the spot and will encounter a villain called the Chameleon who conjures villains from the past.

7.0

MagicScore

Moana 2

2024

After receiving an unexpected call from her wayfinding ancestors, Moana journeys alongside Maui and a new crew to the far seas of Oceania and into dangerous, long-lost waters for an adventure unlike anything she's ever faced.

7.0

MagicScore

#10

Shrek Forever After

2010

A midlife-crisis burdened Shrek, longing for the days when he felt like a real ogre, makes a pact with magic deal-maker Rumpelstiltskin. But when he's duped and sent to a twisted version of Far Far Away—where Rumpelstiltskin is king, ogres are hunted, and he and Fiona have never met—he sets out to restore his world and reclaim his true love.

6.4

MagicScore

#11

Shrek the Third

2007

The King of Far Far Away has died and Shrek and Fiona are to become King & Queen. However, Shrek wants to return to his cozy swamp and live in peace and quiet, so when he finds out there is another heir to the throne, they set off to bring him back to rule the kingdom.

6.3

MagicScore

#12

Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz

2016

After capturing the good witch, the villainous King Gnome creates havoc throughout Oz as he needs Dorothy's ruby slippers to take control of the Emerald City. So, it is up to Tom and Jerry to save the land of Oz!

6.0

MagicScore

#13

The Hound of the Baskervilles

1939

When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.

7.1

MagicScore

#14

Allan Quatermain and the Lost City of Gold

1986

After his brother Robeson disappears without a trace while exploring Africa in search of a legendary 'white tribe', Allan Quatermain decides to follow in his footsteps to learn what became of him. Soon after arriving, he discovers the Lost City of Gold, controlled by the evil lord Agon, and mined by his legions of white slaves.

4.8

MagicScore

#15

The Bad Guys 2

2025

The now-reformed Bad Guys are trying (very, very hard) to be good, but instead find themselves hijacked into a high-stakes, globe-trotting heist, masterminded by a new team of criminals they never saw coming: The Bad Girls.

7.6

MagicScore

#16

The Secret Life of Pets 2

2019

Max the terrier must cope with some major life changes when his owner gets married and has a baby. When the family takes a trip to the countryside, nervous Max has numerous run-ins with canine-intolerant cows, hostile foxes and a scary turkey. Luckily for Max, he soon catches a break when he meets Rooster, a gruff farm dog who tries to cure the lovable pooch of his neuroses.

7.0

MagicScore

#17

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

2023

A band of fearless chickens flock together to save poultry-kind from an unsettling new threat: a nearby farm that's cooking up something suspicious.

6.9

MagicScore

#18

Kung Fu Panda 3

2016

While Po and his father are visiting a secret panda village, an evil spirit threatens all of China, forcing Po to form a ragtag army to fight back.

6.9

MagicScore

#19

Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

2009

Times are changing for Manny the moody mammoth, Sid the motor mouthed sloth and Diego the crafty saber-toothed tiger. Life heats up for our heroes when they meet some new and none-too-friendly neighbors – the mighty dinosaurs.

6.8

MagicScore

#20

Ice Age: The Meltdown

2006

Diego, Manny and Sid return in this sequel to the hit animated movie Ice Age. This time around, the deep freeze is over, and the ice-covered earth is starting to melt, which will destroy the trio's cherished valley. The impending disaster prompts them to reunite and warn all the other beasts about the desperate situation.

6.7

MagicScore

Frequently asked

What are the best movies like Sherlock Gnomes?

The top films similar to Sherlock Gnomes by MovieMagicScore are Gnomeo & Juliet (5.9), Zootopia (7.8), Enola Holmes 2 (7.4). Each shares adventure/animation/comedy/family/fantasy/mystery themes and is ranked by real viewer ratings, not critics or studios.

Is Sherlock Gnomes worth watching?

Sherlock Gnomes holds a MovieMagicScore of 5.7/10 from 751 viewer ratings.

What kind of movie is Sherlock Gnomes?

Sherlock Gnomes (2018) is a adventure, animation, comedy, family, fantasy, mystery film directed by John Stevenson, starring Johnny Depp, Emily Blunt, James McAvoy.

Where can I find more recommendations like Sherlock Gnomes?

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About movies like Sherlock Gnomes

This ranked list pairs Sherlock Gnomes (2018), a adventure and animation and comedy and family and fantasy and mystery film from John Stevenson, with similar titles by genre, theme and cast overlap (fans of Johnny Depp take note). Unlike critic-driven sites, every position here is ordered by MovieMagicScore — a rating built only from real viewers, with no studio marketing or paid placement. Scores update as more people rate, so the list stays current.

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