The Sheep Detectives

Name: The Sheep Detectives
Genre: Comedy, Family, Mystery
Released: 2026-04-30
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Julia Louis-Dreyfus

2026 | 109 min | Comedy, Family, Mystery

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

People are still talking about it and audiences rate it highly (7.9 out of 10). A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it: Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing, anyone who wants a laugh and families. If you loved Knives Out, start here.
The mood: Light and funny, tense.
The pace: Breezy, at 1 hr 49 min.
What might put you off: Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

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.

How it earned its rating

CriticsSolid
72% critic score
AudiencesStrong
7.9 out of 10
AwardsNot counted
Award season hasn't happened yet, so this isn't counted
Box office & staying powerSolid
$132 million worldwide on a $75 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 4.2 million people sought it out in the past year