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The Sheep Detectives
2026 109 min United States of America, United Kingdom PG 6+
★7.9
Comedy, Family, Mystery
Director: Kyle Balda
🎭 Based on
«Three Bags Full»
byLeonie Swann
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Description
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.
Budget:
$75M
US Gross:
$54.54M
Worldwide:
$88.75M
Starring
Hugh Jackman
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Brett Goldstein
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Patrick Stewart
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Awards
1 win total
Key opinion
The Sheep Detectives is widely appreciated for its inventive premise, which successfully blends a murder mystery with the unique perspective of a sheep community. While most viewers find the film charming and psychologically engaging, a minority of critics felt the star-studded ensemble cast failed to elevate the material.
| Originality | The film succeeds in crafting a unique, rule-based society for the animals that feels both original and psychologically grounded. | |
| Screenplay | The narrative strikes a strong balance between the central murder investigation and the internal dynamics of the sheep flock. | |
| Humor | The humor is notably refreshing and 'internal,' avoiding stale pop-culture references in favor of clever, character-driven comedy. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the lead performances are divided; some praise the cast for grounding the story, while others argue the stars were miscast and lacked the necessary chemistry. |