The Sheep Detectives
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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 family mystery featuring sheep detectives has won over audiences with its heartwarming blend of Agatha Christie-style suspense and barnyard humor. While some viewers found the premise initially silly, most were won over by the film's tender storytelling and surprising emotional depth, with many comparing it favorably to beloved classics like 'Babe'.
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3.8
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437.0K
- May 2, 2026
Grass Onion HA HA HA
AlucardMay 5, 2026One thing’s for sure you can never silence these lambs
starstruckApr 30, 2026They might have been sheep but in my eyes they were the goats
Fem - May 9, 2026
the butcher was definitely calling men “vegetarian” homophobically
hugeasmammothMay 3, 2026“george, that’s your name” you might as well just slap me across the face
SydMay 7, 2026a little piece of me died every time they were mean to the winter lamb leave him alone he’s just a baby
andrea - May 1, 2026
idk, i still think its the maid
lieseMay 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 8, 2026The 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,…
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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
mermer lovedThe Sheep DetectivesMade me more emotional than I would’ve thought 😭 ♥️
- Vank14a lovedThe Sheep Detectives
Perfect cross between Knives Out and Paddington
Mahiburger likedThe Sheep DetectivesImma need to hire these sheep bruh
Garmelie likedThe Sheep DetectivesWhy 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…
- Claire Denman dislikedThe Sheep Detectives
Watched the opening scene and turned it off. The CGI was so bad
rosh lovedThe Sheep Detectivesabsolutely yes, everyone should watch this with their fam and/or friends - NOT just a kids movie + an enjoyable whodunnit each and every sheep was perfect, but ofc shoutout to winter lamb (sob) and dear mopple omg
the one and only likedThe Sheep Detectivestruly a good movie, i just feel like it was missing a few things to be a love for me. i really enjoyed it and somehow i didn’t prefire the killers identity beforehand. but it was a good watch
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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!
- YBYvonne brezall
heart warming. will be part of our collection to watch over and over through the years!
DMDiane J MoyesWe chose to watch the movie after seeing the preview, which is typically the best part. It was good from beginning to end with a good variety of characters, humorous sidelines, some good values such as only destroy things for a good reason
TFTingting FangMy son recommended this movie and we enjoyed it!
- AGAlejandra Gravina
@Suspense like Agatha Christie novels !!!
AMAnn McCarthySo fun to watch. Some subtle jokes. Great family film.
MBMonika BrownGood movie for children.
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May 11, 2026
The movie, directed by Kyle Balda and adapted by Craig Mazin from Leonie Swann’s novel Three Bags Full, is endlessly charming and pleasingly clever, as well as surprisingly moving in spots. And, oh yes, it’s about death.
Sam Adams
Slate
May 7, 2026
At times coming across like a fusion of Babe and The Thursday Murder Club, The Sheep Detectives gets by a lot on pure charm. The mystery is compelling enough to keep audiences guessing, while the central characters are engaging enough to follow as they find out more about George's death. The film doesn't quite overtake other entries in the cozy mystery genre, but the sweet morals and clever twists make this a worthwhile watch.
Brandon Zachary
Screen Rant
Apr 27, 2026
A woolly family caper with a nostalgic flavour, The Sheep Detectives conjures flattering comparisons with Babe.
Phil de Semlyen
Time Out
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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