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Comedy Family Mystery
A new breed of mystery.

The Sheep Detectives (2026)

Runtime 109 min
Release date 30/04/2026
Country United States of America, United Kingdom
Production
Working Title Working Title
Three Strange Angels
Amazon MGM Studios Amazon MGM Studios
Overview
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.
Directors & Screenwriters
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Kyle Balda
Director
Craig Mazin profile photo
Craig Mazin
Screenwriter
Cast
Hugh Jackman profile photo
Hugh Jackman
as George Hardy
Nicholas Braun profile photo
Nicholas Braun
as Officer Tim Derry
Nicholas Galitzine profile photo
Nicholas Galitzine
as Elliot Matthews
Molly Gordon profile photo
Molly Gordon
as Rebecca Hampstead
Julia Louis-Dreyfus profile photo
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
as Lily (voice)
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There They Are

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Critic Reviews

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We’re detecting that Officer Derry is in need of some help

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How would you rank them?

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Do it for George!

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Is there a legitimate cause for bashing?

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Officer Derry

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Treat Mum to something baa-rilliant this Mother’s Day

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Clues

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A little mystery, a lot of love.

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In cinemas May 6

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Who doesn't love a baa-nk holiday?

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See if you can crack the case this weekend

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Only in cinemas May 6.

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The sheep detectives to the rescue!

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One Week

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Solve

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It’s a wool-dunnit, you won’t want to miss.

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Don’t miss the charming, cute, and witty The Sheep Detectives!

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This wasn't on our 2026 bingo card

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Baa-sh It

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In Cinemas May 6

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The BAAAAD TV Spot

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Skills TV Spot

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Sheep TV Spot

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Rams TV Spot

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Sheep can do anything...

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And we have our motive!

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Work Besties

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Everything is a two person job.

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Meet The Flock

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Talk about a cliff hanger...

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Sheep Mentality

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One Month Countdown

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Shear Interruption

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Official Trailer 2

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Did You Know?
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Sheep solve murders and climb streaming charts—Hugh Jackman’s latest is a woolly whodunit you won’t want to miss!

Hugh Jackman’s off‑beat mystery The Sheep Detectives has made a surprising leap back into the U.S. streaming Top 10, climbing nine spots to land at No. 10 on JustWatch’s daily movie chart. The quirky murder‑mystery, now streaming on Prime Video after its initial hit on the platform, is proving that a shepherd‑turned‑detective can still draw an audience. The film follows George Hardy (Jackman), a shepherd who reads detective novels to his flock each night—until a strange incident forces the sheep themselves to pick up the magnifying glass. As the woolly sleuths sniff out clues and interrogate human suspects, they demonstrate that even the most unlikely investigators can crack a case. Helmed by Kyle Balda, the director of Minions: The Rise of Gru, and scripted by Craig Mazin—best known for Chernobyl—the movie adapts Leonie Swann’s novel Three Bags Full. With Jackman’s charismatic turn at the helm and a premise that blends absurdity with classic whodunit intrigue, The Sheep Detectives is a delightfully bizarre addition to the streaming lineup.
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Hugh Jackman's 'The Sheep Detectives' Climbs to US Streaming Top 10
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Hugh Jackman's shepherd comedy climbs back into Prime Video’s Top 10

After months on Prime Video, Hugh Jackman's quirky murder‑mystery, The Sheep Detectives, has surged nine spots to re‑enter the U.S. streaming Top 10, landing at number 10 on JustWatch’s daily chart. The unexpected boost shows that the film’s odd premise—turning a flock of sheep into sleuths—still captures viewers’ curiosity despite a modest marketing push. Directed by Kyle Balda of Minions fame and scripted by Craig Mazin, the Chernobyl creator, the adaptation of Leonie Swann’s bestseller Three Bags Full blends humor, suspense, and heartfelt animal companionship. Jackman's understated charm as shepherd George Hardy, who reads detective novels to his flock, anchors the family‑friendly mystery and highlights the surprising investigative talents of even the most unassuming livestock. The film’s climb underscores a growing appetite for genre‑bending, animation‑style storytelling on streaming platforms. By pairing a seasoned action star with a writer known for dark dramas, producers have crafted a novelty that resonates across ages, hinting that future in‑house content may follow suit, pairing familiar faces with wildly inventive premises.
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Hugh Jackman's sheep‑sleuth mystery is still stealing the spotlight on Prime Video three months after debut

The murder‑mystery romp The Sheep Detectives burst onto Prime Video on June 24 and quickly claimed the No. 1 spot among movies in the United States. Remarkably, it has lingered in Amazon’s worldwide Prime Original Top 10 through the week of September 7‑13, a rare feat for a streaming title that usually fades after its launch week. The film leans on a heavyweight ensemble: Hugh Jackman returns as detective George, flanked by Nicholas Braun of Succession, Nicholas Galitzine from Red, White and Royal Blue, and seasoned talents Emma Thompson, Hong Chau and Molly Gordon. Adding a layer of absurd charm, the flock’s voices are supplied by a star‑studded roster that includes Julia Louis‑Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O'Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey and Brett Goldstein, turning the animal characters into a celebrity‑laden chorus. Adapted from Leonie Swann’s novel, the picture is directed by Kyle Balda—known for his work on Minions: The Rise of Gru—and benefits from the executive production of Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the duo behind Project Hail Mary. Their combined pedigree in animation and genre‑blending gives the story a polished visual style and broad appeal, helping the movie build a steady audience long after its initial release.
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