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The Sheep Detectives
Comedy · Family · Mystery · 2026
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.
Movie details
The Sheep Detectives
“A new breed of mystery.”
2026 Comedy · Family · Mystery 1h 49m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
7.9 / 10
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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.
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The Sentimental Softie
“You came to feel something, and you will.”
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The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Kyle Balda
Written by
Craig Mazin
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)
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Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.