Sheep in the Box
2026, Japanese. Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
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In the near future, architect Otone Komoto is married to Kensuke, who runs a construction company. The married couple decide to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- PG
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Sheep in the Box isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Hirokazu Kore-edaDirector
- Haruka AyaseOtone Komoto
- Daigo YamamotoKensuke Komoto
- Kuwaki RimuKakeru Komoto
- Nana SeinoAlice Kotaki
- KanichiroGen Hidaka
- Hinata HiiragiTakuto Konno
- Akihiro KakutaJunichi Hano
- Kayo NoroKasumi Hano
- Mari HoshinoMother
- Ayumu NakajimaEngineer
- Kimiko YoNobuyo Nishimura
- Min TanakaAkio Yamagata
Details
- Released
- 29 May 2026
- Original title
- 箱の中の羊
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Box office
- $4.3M
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Sheep in the Box: quick answers
Is Sheep in the Box worth watching?
Sheep in the Box doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How long is Sheep in the Box?
Sheep in the Box runs 126 minutes (2h 6m).
Does Sheep in the Box have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Sheep in the Box. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Sheep in the Box parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sheep in the Box is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Sheep in the Box on?
Sheep in the Box isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Sheep in the Box?
If you liked Sheep in the Box, try A.I. Artificial Intelligence, After Yang, Life Like.
Who directed Sheep in the Box?
Sheep in the Box (2026) was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda and stars Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto, Kuwaki Rimu.