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The Sheep Detectives

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In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) 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.

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Kyle Balda

Director

Hugh Jackman

George Hardy

Nicholas Braun

Tim Derry

Nicholas Galitzine

Elliot Matthews

Molly Gordon

Rebecca Hampstead

Hong Chau

Beth Pennock
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The Sheep Detectives

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Movie Info

Synopsis In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) 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.
Director
Kyle Balda
Producer
Lindsay Doran, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Screenwriter
Craig Mazin, Craig Mazin
Distributor
Amazon MGM Studios
Production Co
Working Title Films, Three Strange Angels
Rating
PG (Brief Language|Thematic Material|Some Violent Content)
Genre
Comedy, Mystery & Thriller, Action, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
May 8, 2026, Wide