The Sheep Detectives
“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.
Where to watch The Sheep Detectives in United States
No streaming info for your region.
Click a service to open The Sheep Detectives there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
About The Sheep Detectives
The Sheep Detectives is a 2026 English-language comedy, family and mystery film directed by Kyle Balda. The cast is led by Hugh Jackman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Emma Thompson. It has a runtime of 1h 49m. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 200 ratings.
The Sheep Detectives was produced by Working Title Films, Lord Miller, and Three Strange Angels and made in United States of America and United Kingdom. It was released on April 30, 2026, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $75 million, it went on to gross $116 million worldwide.
- Director
- Kyle Balda
- Writers
- Craig Mazin
- Release date
- April 30, 2026
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $75 million
- Box office
- $116 million
- Production
- Working Title Films, Lord Miller, Three Strange Angels
The Sheep Detectives cast & crew
The Sheep Detectives was directed by Kyle Balda and written by Craig Mazin.
The cast features Hugh Jackman as George Hardy, Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Lily (voice), Emma Thompson as Lydia Harbottle, Nicholas Braun as Tim Derry, Chris O'Dowd as Mopple (voice), and Bryan Cranston as Sebastian (voice).
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Christophe Beck, cinematography is by George Steel, and it was produced by Lindsay Doran and Tim Bevan.
Is The Sheep Detectives worth watching?
The Sheep Detectives holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 174 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 49m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy comedy, family, and mystery, The Sheep Detectives is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Sheep Detectives
The Sheep Detectives isn't currently available on major streaming services in United States. We track availability continuously — add it to your watchlist and we'll keep an eye out.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
Rate & review
Your rating and review are saved privately in this browser — no account needed.
Cast of The Sheep Detectives
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)
The Sheep Detectives — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Sheep Detectives in United States?
The Sheep Detectives is not currently available on major streaming services in United States. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸What language is The Sheep Detectives in?
The Sheep Detectives is originally in English, with audio tracks including English, Persian. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Sheep Detectives?
The Sheep Detectives runs 1 hours 49 minutes (109 minutes).
▸What is The Sheep Detectives rated?
The Sheep Detectives is rated PG. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 174 ratings.
More like The Sheep Detectives
