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Synopsis
Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it.
Cast
- Bryan Cranston
- Hugh Jackman
- Nicholas Galitzine
- Emma Thompson
- Brett Goldstein
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus
- Regina Hall
- Molly Gordon
- Bella Ramsey
- Patrick Stewart
Moviegoers are saying
This charming detective comedy about sheep sleuths has audiences unexpectedly weeping by the credits, with viewers praising its Agatha Christie-style mystery wrapped in family-friendly humor. While some found it predictable or slow to start, most were won over by clever storytelling that builds to an emotionally satisfying payoff, with many comparing it favorably to 'Babe'.
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- May 8, 2026
The sheep make rather excellent detectives, especially when they work together and remember to be polite. I think Mr. Curry would've worked very well with their team - his neighbourhood watch experience would've helped move the investigation along. I laughed a great deal,…
PaddingtonMay 2, 2026Grass Onion HA HA HA
AlucardMay 5, 2026One thing’s for sure you can never silence these lambs
starstruck - Apr 30, 2026
They might have been sheep but in my eyes they were the goats
FemMay 7, 2026The sheep movie has a more poignant reflection on death and memory than most of what comes out nowadays. The cut to the sky at the end got me real good.
Joe AMay 9, 2026I believe the butcher was calling men “vegetarian” homophobically.
hugeasmammoth - May 3, 2026
“george, that’s your name” you might as well just slap me across the face
SydApr 29, 2026if you asked me a week ago if i thought i’d burst into tears at the end of a movie called “the sheep detectives” i would have laughed in your face
Emma StefanskyMay 1, 2026idk, i still think its the maid
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- Jeff Juarez lovedThe Sheep Detectives
The maid did it
Lleyton Coberley likedThe Sheep DetectivesGoated movie! Great story, good pacing and easy to follow with good comedic timing. It was super heart felt/warming too.Definitely worth a watch for sure. Also, RIP my boy Sebastian and the winter lamb is GOATED. Rating: 8.3/10
Mahiburger likedThe Sheep DetectivesImma need to hire these sheep bruh
- Garmelie likedThe Sheep Detectives
Why was this decent? No… why was this actually good??? I’m not the kind to find joy in children’s movies but this, this was a wonderful surprise. It’s a hilariously told spiraling mystery where every character that isn’t a sheep is a grade A moron, the sheep on the other hand are all filled with…
Spencer likedThe Sheep DetectivesI would say this movie is “goated” but I feel like “sheeped” fits a little better 😜. But really, this movie was solid! Not as funny as I expected, but crazy heartfelt. No tears were shed, but these sheep know how to make you feel some emotion, and there’s a solid murder mystery too! I’d recommend…
Romil Jain lovedThe Sheep DetectivesRemembering is the most hard thing to do! Sheeps belong to humans but humans belong to sheeps too! While the ending came sooner than expected it was one of the most well rounded and wholesome movies and reminded me that life is a mystery & forgetting is easy rather living with it
- Maddy lovedThe Sheep Detectives
Such a cute movie for the family. No sexual commentary—finally! So tired of family movies having that. Also, overall good themes. I cried a little ngl. I did solve the murder before the will read. That might’ve just been me though.
Joey likedThe Sheep DetectivesSoooo cute! Nice themes and a fun sheep murder mystery. Felt like the sheep were actually part of the plot rather than just a visual gag.
Taylor Winters lovedThe Sheep DetectivesWhy was this so good. I would watch a million sequels of this over the knives out franchise. Move over, Agatha Christie.
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- JZJason Zetina Gutierrez
Great movie!!’
MMMargie MilletThis movie is charming and sweet and all the best ways.
MKMonzello KarenWonderful movie, very clean and no crudeness. Very tender!
- AGAlejandra Gravina
@Suspense like Agatha Christie novels !!!
AMAnn McCarthySo fun to watch. Some subtle jokes. Great family film.
MBMonika BrownGood movie for children.
- DBDaniel Beattie
Clever and cute. Well acted. The sheep were done well for live action, not over done. The change of perspective was well played.
HMHerman ManuelSimple yet excellent
LJLaura JaimeSuch a good watch! I went with my friend. it made us laugh, it made us cry, made us think and that I believe is the mark of a great film. definitely recommend.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Sheep Detectives (2026) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG (Parental Guidance Suggested). It's generally considered a family-friendly movie.
How long is The Sheep Detectives (2026)?
The movie is 1hr 48min long.
What's The Sheep Detectives (2026) about?
Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it.
Who's the cast of The Sheep Detectives (2026)?
- Bryan Cranston as Sebastian
- Hugh Jackman as George Hardy
- Nicholas Galitzine as Elliot Matthews
- Emma Thompson
- Brett Goldstein
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Lily
- Regina Hall as Cloud
- Molly Gordon as Rebecca Hampstead
- Bella Ramsey
- Patrick Stewart as Sir Ritchfield
Who's the director behind The Sheep Detectives (2026)?
Kyle Balda directed The Sheep Detectives (2026).
Who produced The Sheep Detectives (2026)?
Tim Bevan, Lindsay Doran and Eric Fellner produced The Sheep Detectives (2026).
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