Directed by: Kyle Balda
Screenplay and Screen Story by Craig Mazin
Based on the novel: “Three Bags Full” by Leonie Swann
Produced by: Lindsay Doran, Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
Executive Producers: Sarah-Jane Wright, Amelia Granger, Aditya Sood, Tyson Hesse, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Tim Wellspring
Cast: Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, with Hong Chau and Emma Thompson
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, Brett Goldstein, Rhys Darby
Genre: Family, Mystery, Comedy
The Sheep Detectives puts a clever and heartwarming spin on the classic mystery genre. Hugh Jackman stars as George, a gentle shepherd who spends his evenings reading detective novels aloud to his flock, convinced that his beloved sheep are simply enjoying the sound of his voice rather than the stories themselves. Unbeknownst to him, the sheep are paying close attention, absorbing every twist, clue, and deduction.
When a mysterious incident shatters the peaceful rhythm of farm life, the sheep realize that no human investigator is coming to save the day. Forced to take matters into their own hooves, the unlikely sleuths band together, applying the crime-solving skills they’ve learned from George’s nightly readings. As they quietly observe suspicious humans and piece together evidence, the sheep uncover secrets hiding in plain sight, proving that intelligence and courage can come from the most unexpected places. Blending comedy, mystery, and charm, The Sheep Detectives delivers a fresh, family-friendly take on amateur sleuths—one where even sheep can outsmart the humans around them.
Only in Theatres May 8, 2026
