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The Sheep Detectives (2026)
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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.
Cast
Hugh Jackmanas George Hardy
Emma Thompsonas Lydia Harbottle
Nicholas Galitzineas Elliot Matthews
Nicholas Braunas Officer Tim Derry
Molly Gordonas Rebecca Hampstead
Hong Chauas Beth Pennock
Tosin Coleas Caleb Merrow
Kobna Holdbrook-Smithas Reverend Hillcoate
Conleth Hillas Ham Gilyard
Mandeep Dhillonas Postwoman Jo
Joshua Hillas Bertie Hollingshead
Bryan Cranstonas Sebastian (voice)
Raj Ghatakas Cornelius Stopford
Julia Louis-Dreyfusas Lily (voice)
Facts
| Release date | April 30, 2026 |
| Runtime | 109 min (1h 49m) โ about the same as the 2026 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Comedy, Adventure, Drama, Family, Crime, Mystery |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $75,000,000 |
| Box office | $131,550,648 (1.8ร budget) |
| IMDb | tt32565993 |
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Questions
How long is The Sheep Detectives?
The Sheep Detectives runs 109 minutes (1h 49m).
Is The Sheep Detectives worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.9/10 across 1,737 votes, which places it #20 of 77 films released in 2026 in this index (top 75%) and #96 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Sheep Detectives?
The Sheep Detectives was directed by Kyle Balda. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022), Despicable Me 3 (2017), Minions (2015).
Who stars in The Sheep Detectives?
Hugh Jackman as George Hardy; Emma Thompson as Lydia Harbottle; Nicholas Galitzine as Elliot Matthews; Nicholas Braun as Officer Tim Derry; Molly Gordon as Rebecca Hampstead; Hong Chau as Beth Pennock.
What is The Sheep Detectives rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Sheep Detectives?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/462808.