The Sheep Detectives

Film - 2026 - Action & Adventure, Comedy, Kids & Family

The story

George Hardy 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.

Directed by

Kyle Balda

Starring

Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston

Where to watch

prime

Ratings

IMDb 7.4 out of 10

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Film · 2026 · Action & Adventure · Comedy · Kids & Family

The Sheep Detectives

88% match1h 49mPG
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The Sheep Detectives hits the based on novel or book and cerebral thread running through your loves; shares real DNA with Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender; fans of your favourites rate it highly.

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The story

George Hardy 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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IMDb
7.4 / 10
113k votes
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Tomatometer
3.81 / 5
641k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
7.9 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Comedy, Kids & Family
Runtime1h 49m
RatedPG
Release2026-04-30
Where to watch
Prime Video
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