The Sheep Detectives (2026)
A new breed of mystery.
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
Genre: Comedy, Family, Mystery
Runtime: 109 min
Release Date: April 30, 2026
Cast
- Hugh Jackman - George Hardy
- Emma Thompson
- Nicholas Braun - Tim Derry
- Nicholas Galitzine - Elliot Matthews
- Molly Gordon - Rebecca Hampstead
- Hong Chau - Beth Pennock
- Tosin Cole
- Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
- Conleth Hill
- Mandeep Dhillon
Screenplay
- Craig Mazin (Screenplay)
- Leonie Swann (Novel)
Music: Heitor Pereira
Cinematography: George Steel
Editing: Paul Machliss
Production: Working Title Films, Lord Miller, Three Strange Angels, Amazon MGM Studios
Country: United States of America, United Kingdom
Language: English
Budget: $75M
Box Office: $116M
Original Language: en
Keywords
based on novel or book
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Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who stars in The Sheep Detectives?
- The Sheep Detectives stars Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau.
- How long is The Sheep Detectives?
- The Sheep Detectives has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
- What genre is The Sheep Detectives?
- The Sheep Detectives is a Comedy, Family, Mystery film.
- What is the budget of The Sheep Detectives?
- The Sheep Detectives had a budget of $75M.
- How much did The Sheep Detectives gross?
- The Sheep Detectives grossed $116M worldwide.
- Where was The Sheep Detectives produced?
- The Sheep Detectives was produced in United States of America, United Kingdom.