Movies like The Da Vinci Code have popped up since the original movie came out in 2006, based on the best-selling novel by Dan Brown. However, there are so many films that came out before this Ron Howard film that play with the same themes and motifs. The Da Vinci Code is a movie that examines the history of religion and the hidden meaning of symbols, using smart writing to bring Brown's novel to life in the best way possible. The movie features great elements of mystery, with Tom Hanks bringing the character of Robert Langdon to life on the big screen.