The Sheep Detectives

Synopsis

George Hardy, a shepherd who reads murder mysteries to his sheep, is found dead under suspicious circumstances. The sheep, secretly avid mystery fans, decide to solve the case themselves. Their investigation takes them beyond the meadow into a world far more complicated than their books.

A mystery for the whole flock. From director Kyle Balda (Minions) and writer Craig Mazin (Chernobyl, The Last of Us) comes THE SHEEP DETECTIVES, a witty and delightfully offbeat whodunnit that turns an ordinary farm into the scene of an extraordinary investigation.

Every night, shepherd George (Hugh Jackman) reads detective stories to his beloved sheep, never suspecting they are listening more closely than he realises. But when a mysterious incident shakes the farm, the flock is forced to step out of the pasture and into the role of unlikely sleuths, following clues and investigating the humans around them.

As their investigation deepens, the sheep begin to question everything they thought they knew about the world beyond their field, uncovering secrets, suspects and surprises at every turn. What starts as curiosity quickly becomes a clever and heartfelt journey into courage, friendship, and the art of solving a mystery.

Featuring a star-studded cast including Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine and the voices of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston and Chris O’Dowd, THE SHEEP DETECTIVES is a playful, family-friendly adventure that proves even the most unlikely heroes can crack the case.

Movie Information

Release Date

7 May 2026

Duration

108 MIN

Rating

PG

Director

Kyle Balder

Cast

Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein, Rhys Darby

Genre

Action, Comedy, Family