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Movie Info & Cast

Director:

Kyle Balda

Producer:

Tim Bevan, Lindsay Doran, Eric Fellner

Writer:

Craig Mazin, Leonie Swann

Release Date:

May 8, 2026

Runtime:

1hr 48m

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

Letterboxd User Reviews

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  • May 1, 2026

    Knives Out: The Wool Mystery!

    904 Likes
    harvi
    harvi
    Apr 29, 2026

    if 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

    925 Likes
    Emma Stefansky
    Emma Stefansky
    May 2, 2026

    Grass Onion HA HA HA

    741 Likes
    Alucard
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    May 5, 2026

    One thing’s for sure you can never silence these lambs

    453 Likes
    starstruck
    starstruck
    Apr 26, 2026

    I haven’t cried or laughed like that in the cinema for a while - so so heartwarming (george I love you)

    556 Likes
    Florence Rose
    Florence Rose
    Apr 30, 2026

    They might have been sheep but in my eyes they were the goats

    494 Likes
    Fem
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    May 1, 2026

    idk, i still think its the maid

    431 Likes
    liese
    liese
    Apr 27, 2026

    And if I told you this was an instant classic, what then?

    365 Likes
    Benedict Townsend
    Benedict Townsend
    Apr 26, 2026

    you could say hugh jackman is a wolverine in sheeps clothing

    359 Likes
    frejaoneill
    frejaoneill
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  • Thomas Joyce
    Thomas Joyce liked
    The Sheep Detectives

    What a surprisingly excellent film, was expecting a “good kid’s film” at best - which it is! But it’s also far more than that too. The Sheep Detectives is a really wonderful adventure, that’s often very funny, but also incredibly heartfelt and emotional - successfully making me cry on several…

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    Ash Wilson-Dickens
    Ash Wilson-Dickens loved
    The Sheep Detectives

    Oh my goodness what a lovely movie! My heart feels so full. What a stacked cast. I got a bit of the way through and guessed who the killer was 😏 the ending was emotional but so sweet and lovely. Would definitely recommend!!!

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    Bellatrix
    Bellatrix loved
    The Sheep Detectives

    When you watch the trailer for this movie you think it’s going to be a lighthearted, funny little murder mystery thing. It is, but i didn’t except it to be so sad and heartbreaking and making me want to go vegetarian and cry!

    5D
  • RoseMcgraw
    RoseMcgraw liked
    The Sheep Detectives

    Secret Movie Series 05/03/2026 genuinely such an entertaining and heartwarming film. although i did correctly guess the killer and the whole dynamic of it, it was still fun to watch.

    4D
    Caitlin
    Caitlin liked
    The Sheep Detectives

    watched early release - really good. Was quite confused about where it was set but overall a good family film !

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    jadzia
    jadzia loved
    The Sheep Detectives

    went to the pre premierę viewing and IT WAS PEAK why was this so deep😭 I wanna be Hugh jackmans sheep

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  • Sam x
    Sam x liked
    The Sheep Detectives

    this is so cute and wholesome - great story and not a bad murder mystery to be honest - 8.5/10

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    Flynn Watson
    Flynn Watson loved
    The Sheep Detectives

    Was a great movie , surprised me with how much I enjoyed it

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    Mooniemove
    Mooniemove loved
    The Sheep Detectives

    “Every sheep should have a name” winter lamb George🥹.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does The Sheep Detectives come out in theaters?
May 8, 2026 is the release date.
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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