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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
Moviegoers are saying
"The Sheep Detectives" emerges as an unexpectedly emotional family mystery that draws frequent comparisons to "Babe" for its quality storytelling and charming animal protagonists. While some viewers found the premise initially silly, most were won over by the film's tender second half and surprising emotional depth, with multiple reviewers admitting to tears during the finale.
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- May 8, 2026
The sheep make rather excellent detectives, especially when they work together and remember to be polite. I think Mr. Curry would've worked very well with their team - his neighbourhood watch experience would've helped move the investigation along. I laughed a great deal,…
PaddingtonMay 2, 2026Grass Onion HA HA HA
AlucardMay 5, 2026One thing’s for sure you can never silence these lambs
starstruck - Apr 30, 2026
They might have been sheep but in my eyes they were the goats
FemMay 7, 2026The sheep movie has a more poignant reflection on death and memory than most of what comes out nowadays. The cut to the sky at the end got me real good.
Joe AMay 9, 2026I believe the butcher was calling men “vegetarian” homophobically.
hugeasmammoth - May 3, 2026
“george, that’s your name” you might as well just slap me across the face
SydApr 29, 2026if 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
Emma StefanskyMay 1, 2026idk, i still think its the maid
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- nic is "meh" onThe Sheep Detectives
3/5 it was alright. probably wouldnt rewatch it, but it was really wholesome and elliots a baddie
Bigloy likedThe Sheep DetectivesReally fun film. The plot twist its kind of predictable, the acting IS good.
Krissy likedThe Sheep Detectives7/10 I enjoyed the whodunit aspect and even though the sheep are silly, it is a cute/fun aspect. I even cried a tiny bit.
- Jana lovedThe Sheep Detectives
It’s so Beautiful and funny but some scenes were really really sad and the plottwist was really good
Lady Loki likedThe Sheep Detectivescute for a kids whodunit
Sami-schwen lovedThe Sheep Detectives9/10
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- JZJason Zetina Gutierrez
Great movie!!’
MMMargie MilletThis movie is charming and sweet and all the best ways.
MKMonzello KarenWonderful movie, very clean and no crudeness. Very tender!
- AGAlejandra Gravina
@Suspense like Agatha Christie novels !!!
RMRita MercerGreat story telling. Wait for the end of the credits for a dpecial
RBRose BarrettCute
- VVVanessa Vaca
My family loved it! Great for kids and adults.
JHJordan HarmonFantastic and heartwarming
MMMark MooreGood wholesome movie
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Frequently Asked Questions
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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