The Sheep Detectives (2026)
Kernel Score: 95% · 1,367 ratings · Rated PG
Genres: Comedy, Family, Mystery
Released: 2026-04-30
Runtime: 109 minutes
Where to watch The Sheep Detectives
- Stream: Prime Video
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-29.
Overview
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.
The Sheep Detectives parents' guide: ages 6+
Parents need to know that The Sheep Detectives is a cozy PG family comedy-mystery in which barnyard sheep solve a murder, with light peril and gentle humor.
- Violence & scariness: Some — A murder mystery drives the plot with a discovered body, but it's played as a lighthearted, cozy family whodunnit rather than anything graphic.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Kyle Balda
Cast
- Hugh Jackman as George Hardy
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Lily (voice)
- Emma Thompson as Lydia Harbottle
- Nicholas Braun as Tim Derry
- Nicholas Galitzine as Elliot Matthews
- Molly Gordon as Rebecca Hampstead
- Bryan Cranston as Sebastian (voice)
- Chris O'Dowd as Mopple (voice)
- Hong Chau as Beth Pennock
- Tosin Cole as Caleb Merrow
The Sheep Detectives FAQ
Is The Sheep Detectives good?
The Sheep Detectives has a 95% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,367 audience ratings.
Where can I watch The Sheep Detectives?
In the US you can stream The Sheep Detectives on Prime Video and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is The Sheep Detectives OK for kids?
The Sheep Detectives is rated PG. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 6+. Parents need to know that The Sheep Detectives is a cozy PG family comedy-mystery in which barnyard sheep solve a murder, with light peril and gentle humor.
What movies are like The Sheep Detectives?
If you liked The Sheep Detectives, try Paddington 2, Knives Out, The One and Only Ivan and Moxie.