The Sheep Detectives(2026)
“A new breed of mystery.”
Overview
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.
Director
Kyle Balda
Studio
Working Title Films
Budget
$75M
Revenue
$132M
Cast
Hugh Jackman
as George Hardy
Nicholas Braun
as Officer Tim Derry
Nicholas Galitzine
as Elliot Matthews
Molly Gordon
as Rebecca Hampstead
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
as Lily (voice)
Bryan Cranston
as Sebastian (voice)
Chris O'Dowd
as Mopple (voice)
Regina Hall
as Cloud (voice)
Patrick Stewart
as Sir Ritchfield (voice)
Bella Ramsey
as Zora (voice)
Rhys Darby
as Wool-Eyes (voice)
Brett Goldstein
as Ronnie / Reggie (voice)
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2026
Runtime
1h 49m
Language
English
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$75M
Box Office
$132M
Production Companies
Working Title Films • Three Strange Angels • Amazon MGM Studios
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sheep Detectives?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Sheep Detectives (2026).
What is The Sheep Detectives about?▼
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.
Who directed The Sheep Detectives?▼
The Sheep Detectives was directed by Kyle Balda and released in 2026. It is a comedy, family, mystery film.
How long is The Sheep Detectives?▼
The Sheep Detectives has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
Who stars in The Sheep Detectives?▼
The cast of The Sheep Detectives includes Hugh Jackman as George Hardy, Nicholas Braun as Officer Tim Derry, Nicholas Galitzine as Elliot Matthews, Molly Gordon as Rebecca Hampstead, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Lily (voice) and more.
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