The Sheep Detectives.

Name: The Sheep Detectives
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Family
Released: 2026-05-08
Duration: 109 min
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Galitzine, Hong Chau

The flock has been paying attention.

A shepherd reads detective stories to his sheep, never imagining that they understand. When a mystery unsettles the farm, the flock puts those lessons into practice and investigates the humans around them.

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Why it’s a little special

An unusual animal detective story built around close observation, teamwork, and misunderstandings between species.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

A murder investigation, death and grief, threatening situations, and some mature jokes within a PG mystery.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Kyle Balda
Starring: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Galitzine, Hong Chau, Molly Gordon, Tosin Cole, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Conleth Hill, Mandeep Dhillon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston
Written by: Craig Mazin
Produced by: Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Lindsay Doran, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Tyson Hesse, Aditya Sood, Tim Wellspring
Release date: May 8, 2026
Runtime: 109 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Mystery, Family
Studio: MGM
Language: English

LIGHTS DOWN. SNACKS READY.

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