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    The Sheep Detectives

    A new breed of mystery.

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    ★ 7.8 /10 · 645 1h 49m·PG
    AdventureMysteryComedy
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    Synopsis

    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.

    DirectorKyle Balda
    WriterCraig Mazin
    MusicChristophe Beck
    Top billed

    Cast

    Hugh Jackman headshot
    Hugh Jackman
    as George Hardy
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus headshot
    Julia Louis-Dreyfus
    as Lily (voice)
    Emma Thompson headshot
    Emma Thompson
    as Lydia Harbottle
    Nicholas Braun headshot
    Nicholas Braun
    as Officer Tim Derry
    Chris O'Dowd headshot
    Chris O'Dowd
    as Mopple (voice)
    Bryan Cranston headshot
    Bryan Cranston
    as Sebastian (voice)
    The facts

    Details

    Released
    2026
    Status
    Released
    Runtime
    1h 49m · 109 min
    Rating
    7.8 / 10 · 645 votes
    Certification
    PG
    Genres
    Adventure, Mystery, Comedy, Family
    Languages
    English
    Production
    Working Title Films, Three Strange Angels, Amazon MGM Studios
    Budget
    $75M
    Box office
    $128M
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    Frequently asked questions

    The Sheep Detectives is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads (the United States). Availability varies by region; the streaming services on this page reflect what's licensed in the United States as of the latest TMDB Watch Providers refresh.
    In the United States, The Sheep Detectives is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads with a standard subscription. Streaming rights vary by country, so the answer changes outside the United States · check the watch providers section above for live data in your region.
    The Sheep Detectives was released in 2026.
    The Sheep Detectives has a runtime of 109 minutes (1h 49m).
    The Sheep Detectives has an average rating of 7.8/10 based on 645 user votes (TMDB).
    The Sheep Detectives grossed approximately $128M worldwide against a production budget of $75M.
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