The Sheep Detectives

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The Sheep Detectives

PG

May 2026

1h 49m

Kids & Family

Comedy

Mystery & Thriller

Action

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In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

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Critics Consensus

Drolly funny and sweet as a lamb, The Sheep Detectives is a delightful family entertainment that bundles disarmingly profound themes in a cozy package.

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Audience Says

A flock of committed sleuths spin a splendid whodunnit in The Sheep Detectives, a mystery as whimsical as it is charming.

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Adam Kempenaar

Filmspotting

Jun 21

3.5/5

Mister Rogers-esque in its direct but delicate handling of difficult topics for a young audience.

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Coleman Spilde

Salon.com

Jun 2

Like “Babe” and “Homeward Bound” before it, the film treats its younger audience with the respect and maturity they deserve.

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Shirley Li

The Atlantic

May 27

The result may just be the most tonally surprising feature of the year so far, a rare, unabashedly earnest PG-rated film that has enchanted audiences with the deceptively simple power of well-deployed tropes.

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Nestor Bentancor

Nestor Cine Desde Hollywood

3d

More than a cozy, heartwarming whodunnit for the whole family, it's one of the 'baast' films of the year. [Review in Spanish]

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Jared Mobarak

Hey, Have You Seen ...?

3d

7/10

The Sheep Detectives was very cute in premise and execution. Great tone. Great cast. Great absurdity. And an entertaining mystery that satirizes the genre’s "rules" while also abiding by them.

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Lexi Amoriello

Movie Recs by Lex

4d

There’s enough emotional substance for adults, enough humor and talking animals for younger viewers, and enough mystery to keep everyone entertained. It’s a colorful and cozy whodunnit with a lot of heart lurking beneath its absurd premise.

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Sam

1d

Actually very good. Saw it with my kiddo and enjoyed it. Smart. Funny. Heartfelt.

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Anne

4d

So lovely and family friendly. Great cast

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Hunter

6d

So cute! So sad! So fun!

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Chad G

Jun 29

Entertaining, but really a rental.

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Lisa

Jun 28

Sweet and entertaining!!

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Curtis

Jun 28

A very good movie. Humor, drama, and mystery.

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Kyle Balda

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Hugh Jackman

George Hardy

Nicholas Braun

Officer Tim Derry

Emma Thompson

Lydia Harbottle

Nicholas Galitzine

Elliot Matthews

Hong Chau

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Synopsis

In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can't possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realize they must become the detectives. As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.

Director: Kyle Balda
Producer: Lindsay Doran, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Screenwriter: Craig Mazin, Craig Mazin
Distributor: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Co: Working Title Films, Three Strange Angels
Rating: PG (Thematic Material|Some Violent Content|Brief Language)
Genre: Kids & Family, Comedy, Mystery & Thriller, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 8, 2026, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jun 24, 2026
Runtime: 1h 49m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos