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
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Lily (voice)
Emma Thompson
Lydia Harbottle
Nicholas Braun
Tim Derry
Chris O'Dowd
Mopple (voice)
Bryan Cranston
Sebastian (voice)
Nicholas Galitzine
Elliot Matthews
Molly Gordon
Rebecca Hampstead
Tosin Cole
Caleb Merrow
Hong Chau
Beth Pennock
Regina Hall
Cloud (voice)
Patrick Stewart
Sir Ritchfield (voice)
Conleth Hill
Ham Gilyard
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Reverend Hillcoate
Brett Goldstein
Reggie / Ronnie (voice)
Rhys Darby
Wool-Eyes (voice)
Bella Ramsey
Zora (voice)
Laraine Newman
Fainting Sheep (voice)
Tommy Birchall
Winter Lamb (voice)
Mandeep Dhillon
Postwoman Jo
Isha Agarwal
Pickles (voice)
Aroop Shergill
Daisy (voice)
Jasper Ambrose
Oliver (voice)
Sarah Flind
Tonia (voice)
Official Videos
Kaleb Cooper & Hugh Jackman Talk Sheep
“Winter Lamb” Official Clip
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The ultimate bromance.
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Is there a legitimate cause for bashing?
Officer Derry
The ultimate hype sheep.
Treat Mum to something baa-rilliant this Mother’s Day
Chris O'Dowd 🤝 Sheep
Book Tickets
Hip was robbed
“The Caravan” Official Clip
“We Shall Solve The Crime” Official Clip
Leicester Square: farm edition
Nick 🤝 Nick.
Sheep Jokes
“Sheep Names” Official Clip
Clues
A little mystery, a lot of love.
“I Have A Question As Well” Official Clip
Can Hugh Jackman solve a real mystery?
Best detective in the cast
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A mystery that can’t be put into words.
“Always Detecting” Official Clip
The sheep detectives to the rescue!
One Week
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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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In Cinemas May 6
In Cinemas May 6
In Cinemas May 6
In Cinemas May 6
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
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