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The Sheep Detectives

2026 1 h 49 min Fantasy · Detective · Comedy

A shepherd's murder turns his flock of detective-story-loving sheep into unlikely sleuths in this playful animated mystery.

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About the film

A new breed of mystery.

What it’s about

Shepherd George Hardy reads detective novels to his sheep every night, certain they cannot understand. When he is found dead one morning, the flock decides to investigate, drawing on the plots they have absorbed to find the culprit among the human suspects.

What hooks you

Hugh Jackman voices George Hardy. The cast also includes Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, and Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Kyle Balda directs. The premise of sheep as crime-solvers offers a playful twist on the detective genre, and a post-credits scene extends the fun.

Who it’s for

It is worth a look for anyone who enjoys lighthearted detective stories with a fantasy twist, or for families seeking an inspiring and humorous animated adventure.

Technical details
Countries
United States, United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany
Year
2026
Genres
Fantasy, Detective, Comedy
Running time
1h 49min
Age rating
12+
MPAA
PG
World premiere
May 7, 2026

Ratings

MOVIE․ONE · 173 votes
7.8 /10
IMDb
7.74,275
Kinopoisk
7.531,251
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Creative team

All 15
Director Kyle Balda
Starring
  1. 01 Hugh Jackman George Hardy
  2. 02 Nicholas Braun Officer Tim Derry
  3. 03 Nicholas Galitzine Elliot Matthews
  4. 04 Molly Gordon Rebecca Hampstead
  5. 05 Hong Chau Beth Pennock
  6. 06 Julia Louis-Dreyfus Lily (voice)
  7. 07 Emma Thompson Lydia Harbottle
  8. 08 Bryan Cranston Sebastian (voice)
  9. 09 Brett Goldstein Actor
  10. 10 Chris O'Dowd Mopple (voice)
  11. 11 Tosin Cole Caleb Merrow
  12. 12 Bella Ramsey Actor
  13. 13 Regina Hall Cloud (voice)
  14. 14 Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Reverend Hillcoate

Trivia

  1. According to one of the animators, this animated project was originally supposed to be released by the famous German studio TFC Trickompany Filmproduktion, where "The Adventures of the Famous Cat Detective" (Michael Schaack, 1994) was created. Work on the film began in 2006 but was interrupted in 2010 when TFC Trickompany Filmproduktion declared bankruptcy.

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