# The Sheep Detectives (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-sheep-detectives/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 79% |
| Critic Score | 93% |
| Audience Score | 80% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| Letterboxd | 3.6/5 |
| IMDb | 7.3/10 |
| Director | Kyle Balda |
| Genres | Comedy, Mystery, Family |
| Runtime | 109 min |

## Quick answer

The Sheep Detectives (2026) earns a 79% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Balda's sheep-led mystery cleared 93% critics — Hugh Jackman's shepherd and a voice-assisted flock deliver the year's mo Metascore 78/100. Directed by Kyle Balda.

## Critics consensus

Balda's sheep-led mystery cleared 93% critics — Hugh Jackman's shepherd and a voice-assisted flock deliver the year's most unlikely detective comedy, a Phil Lord & Christopher Miller–backed crowd-pleaser RT kept trending for weeks.

## Synopsis

In the English village of Denbrook, shepherd George Hardy (Hugh Jackman) reads murder mysteries aloud to his flock every night — unaware the sheep understand every clue. When George is found poisoned, the herd launches its own investigation while the town's only policeman and a suspicious reporter chase human suspects. Kyle Balda's live-action debut (from a Craig Mazin screenplay of Leonie Swann's novel) mixes pastoral comedy with a genuine whodunit the sheep refuse to forget.

## Cast

Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon

## Where to watch

Global: Prime Video
the United States: Prime Video
the United Kingdom: Prime Video
Indonesia: Prime Video
India: Prime Video

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is The Sheep Detectives worth watching?**
The Sheep Detectives holds a 79% Celluloid Score. Balda's sheep-led mystery cleared 93% critics — Hugh Jackman's shepherd and a voice-assisted flock deliver the year's most unlikely detective comedy, a Phil Lord & Christopher Miller–backed crowd-pleaser RT kept trending for weeks.

**What is The Sheep Detectives about?**
In the English village of Denbrook, shepherd George Hardy (Hugh Jackman) reads murder mysteries aloud to his flock every night — unaware the sheep understand every clue. When George is found poisoned, the herd launches its own investigation while the town's only policeman and a suspicious reporter chase human suspects. Kyle Balda's live-action debut (from a Craig Mazin screenplay of Leonie Swann's novel) mixes pastoral comedy with a genuine whodunit the sheep refuse to forget.

**Who directed The Sheep Detectives?**
The Sheep Detectives (2026) was directed by Kyle Balda.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Sheep Detectives?**
79% — the average of five public sources: critics 93%, audience 80%, Metascore 78/100, Letterboxd 3.6/5, and IMDb 7.3/10.

**Where can I watch The Sheep Detectives?**
The Sheep Detectives is streaming on Prime Video; on Prime Video in the United States; on Prime Video in the United Kingdom; on Prime Video in Indonesia; on Prime Video in India. Availability varies by region.

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