The Sheep Detectives
2026, English. Directed by Kyle Balda.
A new breed of mystery.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U/A 7+
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Where to watch The Sheep Detectives
The Sheep Detectives is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Cast & crew
- Kyle BaldaDirector
- Hugh JackmanGeorge Hardy
- Nicholas BraunOfficer Tim Derry
- Nicholas GalitzineElliot Matthews
- Molly GordonRebecca Hampstead
- Julia Louis-DreyfusLily (voice)
- Bryan CranstonSebastian (voice)
- Chris O'DowdMopple (voice)
- Regina HallCloud (voice)
- Patrick StewartSir Ritchfield (voice)
- Bella RamseyZora (voice)
- Rhys DarbyWool-Eyes (voice)
- Brett GoldsteinRonnie / Reggie (voice)
Details
- Released
- 8 May 2026
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Craig Mazin
- Budget
- $75M
- Box office
- $132M
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What The Sheep Detectives is based on
The Sheep Detectives is based on Three Bags Full, a 2005 novel by Leonie Swann.
Novel · 2005
Three Bags Full
By Leonie Swann
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The Sheep Detectives: quick answers
Is The Sheep Detectives worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.9/10 from 1,913 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Sheep Detectives?
The Sheep Detectives runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Does The Sheep Detectives have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Sheep Detectives has a scene after the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Sheep Detectives parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Sheep Detectives is rated U/A 7+ in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Sheep Detectives on?
The Sheep Detectives is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Sheep Detectives?
If you liked The Sheep Detectives, try Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made, Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers, Scooby-Doo! Meets the Boo Brothers.
Who directed The Sheep Detectives?
The Sheep Detectives (2026) was directed by Kyle Balda and stars Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine.
What is The Sheep Detectives based on?
The Sheep Detectives is based on Three Bags Full, a 2005 novel by Leonie Swann.