The Sheep Detectives
“A new breed of mystery.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-03-24
Top Cast
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Hugh Jackman
George Hardy
Nicholas Braun
Officer Tim Derry
Nicholas Galitzine
Elliot Matthews
Molly Gordon
Rebecca Hampstead
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Lily (voice)
Bryan Cranston
Sebastian (voice)
Chris O'Dowd
Mopple (voice)
Regina Hall
Cloud (voice)
Patrick Stewart
Sir Ritchfield (voice)
Bella Ramsey
Zora (voice)
Rhys Darby
Wool-Eyes (voice)
Brett Goldstein
Ronnie / Reggie (voice)
Emma Thompson
Lydia Harbottle
Hong Chau
Beth Pennock
Tosin Cole
Caleb Merrow
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Reverend Hillcoate
Conleth Hill
Ham Gilyard
Mandeep Dhillon
Postwoman Jo
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 47 DaysBeijing Emperor Film City, Sanlitun Taikoo Li Cinema
Festival / Special Debut
May 8, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 24, 2026
VOD & Digital Platforms
August 25, 2026
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$75M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$131.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.75x
+$56.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kyle Balda
- Screenplay & Story
- Craig Mazin
- Original Score
- Christophe Beck
- Original Title
- The Sheep Detectives
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $75M
- Worldwide Gross
- $131.6M
- Production Studios
- Working Title, Three Strange Angels, Amazon MGM Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kyle Balda
Craig Mazin, Leonie Swann
Christophe Beck
George Steel, Carlos De Carvalho, Phil Arntz
Paul Machliss, Martin Walsh, Al LeVine
Lindsay Doran, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Phil Lord, Aditya Sood
Department Leadership Roster
Kyle Balda
Director
Lindsay Doran
Producer
Tim Bevan
Producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Craig Mazin
Screenplay
George Steel
Director of Photography
Suzie Davies
Production Design
Rosa Dias
Costume Design
Paul Machliss
Editor
Graham Page
Visual Effects Supervisor
Paul Kennington
Stunt Coordinator
Mark Southworth
Stunt Coordinator
Martin Walsh
Editor
Josh Simmonds
Visual Effects Supervisor
Christophe Beck
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Parental Guidance Suggested.
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Threat
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sheep Detectives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sheep Detectives about?
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.
Who directed The Sheep Detectives?
The Sheep Detectives was directed by Kyle Balda.
Who stars in The Sheep Detectives?
The principal cast of The Sheep Detectives includes Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus.
When was The Sheep Detectives released and how long is it?
The Sheep Detectives was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Sheep Detectives?
The Sheep Detectives had a reported production budget of $75M and grossed $131.6M at the worldwide box office (1.75 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for The Sheep Detectives?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sheep Detectives was composed by Christophe Beck.
Is The Sheep Detectives based on a book or true story?
The Sheep Detectives is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Leonie Swann".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sheep Detectives?
The Sheep Detectives holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); IN: U/A 7+; US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).