British actor Henry Cavill is widely recognized for his role as Superman in the DC Extended Universe, which he first portrayed in Zack Snyder’s 2013 film ‘Man of Steel.’ He began his television career in 2002 with ‘The Inspector Lynley Mysteries’ and gained significant praise for his performance as Charles Brandon in ‘The Tudors’ in 2007. A passionate gamer and self-identified nerd, he also plays Geralt of Rivia in the first three seasons of the Netflix series ‘The Witcher.’

Henry made his film debut in the 2011 movie ‘Immortals.’ Since then, he has taken on leading roles in films like ‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.,’ ‘Mission: Impossible: Fallout,’ ‘Argylle,’ and ‘The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.’ He is also well-known for portraying the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes in the ‘Enola Holmes’ series. If you’re interested in checking out his films on Netflix, here’s a list to help you begin.

1. The Witcher (2019-)

Created by Lauren Schmidt Hissrich and inspired by Andrzej Sapkowski’s book series, ‘The Witcher’ features Henry Cavill as Geralt of Rivia, a monster hunter with some magical abilities. As a member of the ancient Witcher order, Geralt’s fate becomes intertwined with Crown Princess Cirilla of Cintra, whom he unknowingly claims due to the law of surprise.

Ciri is a powerful magical being capable of opening portals to other worlds, making her a target for various formidable forces. Geralt trains her to protect herself. Their story also involves the sorceress Yennefer of Vengerberg, with whom Geralt has a complicated romantic history. As they face impending dangers greater than any humanity has encountered, the trio seeks all the assistance they can find to confront these threats. You can watch the series here.

2. The Man From U.N.C.L.E. (2015)

‘The Man from U.N.C.L.E.’ is a film directed by Guy Ritchie, inspired by the 1964 MGM television series of the same name. Set during the peak of the Cold War, the story follows a secretive criminal organization that acquires nuclear weapons, prompting the CIA and KGB to set aside their rivalry and collaborate to preserve global stability. The CIA selects agent Napoleon Solo (played by Henry Cavill) for the mission, while the KGB assigns agent Illya Kuryakin (played by Armie Hammer). As these longtime adversaries join forces for a common goal, they discover shared interests and develop a unique friendship. The film is available for streaming on Netflix.

3. Enola Holmes (2020)

Directed by Harry Bradbeer, ‘Enola Holmes’ is adapted from Nancy Springer’s ‘The Enola Holmes Mysteries’ book series, which offers a unique twist on the classic Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. The plot centers on Enola (played by Millie Bobby Brown), the teenage sister of the renowned detective Sherlock Holmes (Henry Cavill), who discovers her mother is missing on her 16th birthday.

Struggling to understand the strange gifts left behind by her mother, Enola seeks assistance from her older brothers, Sherlock and Mycroft (Sam Claflin). However, Mycroft is more focused on Enola’s behavior and decides to send her to a finishing school instead. Undeterred, Enola escapes and resolves to become a detective herself. You can watch the film here.

4. Sand Castle (2017)

Directed by Fernando Coimbra, “Sand Castle” tells the story of Matt Ocre (played by Nicholas Hoult), a young man who enlists in the military just before 9/11. However, he soon realizes that he is not prepared to confront death in combat. In an effort to avoid deployment, he tries to injure his hand, but ultimately ends up in Iraq in 2003.

After the occupation of Baghdad, Matt’s unit is assigned to fix a damaged water system in a dangerous village that has suffered from the war’s destruction. Upon arrival, they join forces with a Special Forces team led by Captain Syverson (Henry Cavill), who outlines their mission. As they proceed, the situation escalates into a deadly conflict, with the entire country engulfed in violence. You can stream the movie here.