The Sheep Detectives (2026)
A new breed of mystery.
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Overview
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.
Status: Released
Release Date: Apr 30, 2026
Runtime: 1h 49m
Director: Kyle Balda
Writer: Craig Mazin
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Top Cast
Hugh Jackman
George Hardy
Emma Thompson
Lydia Harbottle
Nicholas Braun
Tim Derry
Nicholas Galitzine
Elliot Matthews
Molly Gordon
Rebecca Hampstead
Hong Chau
Beth Pennock
Tosin Cole
Caleb Merrow
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Reverend Hillcoate
Conleth Hill
Ham Gilyard
Mandeep Dhillon
Postwoman Jo
Bryan Cranston
Sebastian (voice)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Lily (voice)
Chris O'Dowd
Mopple (voice)
Regina Hall
Cloud (voice)
Patrick Stewart
Sir Ritchfield (voice)
Brett Goldstein
Reggie / Ronnie (voice)
Rhys Darby
Wool-Eyes (voice)
Bella Ramsey
Zora (voice)
Laraine Newman
Fainting Sheep (voice)
Official Videos
Can Hugh Jackman solve a real mystery?
Who doesn't love a baa-nk holiday?
See if you can crack the case this weekend
A mystery that can’t be put into words.
“Always Detecting” Official Clip
The sheep detectives to the rescue!
UK Gala Screening
It’s a wool-dunnit, you won’t want to miss.
“I See Everything” Official Clip
Don’t miss the charming, cute, and witty The Sheep Detectives!
Counting Sheep with Hugh Jackman
“Crossing the Road” Official Clip
“Reading” Official Clip
Hugh Jackman answers the internet’s most important questions… about sheep
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The BAAAAD TV Spot
Skills TV Spot
Sheep TV Spot
Rams TV Spot
Sheep can do anything...
And we have our motive!
Work Besties
Global First Look
Everything is a two person job.
Meet The Flock
Talk about a cliff hanger...
Sheep Mentality
One Month Countdown
Shear Interruption
Official Trailer 2
Official Trailer