The Sheep Detectives
A shepherd who reads detective stories to his sheep every night is shocked when they take the mystery literally and launch a wooly investigation into his sudden murder.
“A new breed of mystery.”
Synopsis
George Hardy is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can understand him.
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A crew of 295+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Al LevineShot by George SteelScored by Christophe BeckDesigned by Suzie DaviesSound by Ben BarkerCostumes by Rosa DiasStunts by Mark Henson
Box Office
2026 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.2× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$88.8M
US & Canada: $59.4M — 67% of worldwide · International: $29.4M (33%)
Opening weekend: $15.1M — 25% of its US run.
Opening week (7-day): $20.3M — 34% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 3,457 theaters
Also known as
- (Dutch)Bèèèèh: Het Mysterie van de Wei
- (English)The Sheep Detectives
Release dates around the world4 countries · showhide
- SwitzerlandMay 6, 2026
- LuxembourgMay 6, 2026
- PhilippinesMay 6, 2026
- United Arab EmiratesMay 7, 2026
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Related News
- AI · ReviewedJun 1, 2026
The Sheep Detectives Review: A Cozy Mystery for All Ages
The Sheep Detectives is a cozy mystery film featuring digital barnyard animals solving a murder. Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Bryan Cranston play British sheep turned detectives after their shepherd dies under mysterious circumstances. The film offers a lighthearted take on the genre, suitable for younger audiences while still engaging adults with its humor and subtle wisdom.
IndieWire
- AI · ReviewedMay 28, 2026
Kyle Balda on How Grieving His Mom Led Him to 'The Sheep Detectives'
Director Kyle Balda found a personal connection in Craig Mazin's script about sheep who avoid living with painful memories, and believed the story could help audiences process their own losses.
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- AI · ReviewedMay 28, 2026
Box Office: Milestone for 'Michael', Debut for Billie Eilish's Concert Pic
'Michael' has cleared the $200 million mark domestically, while Billie Eilish's new concert pic co-directed by James Cameron earned $2.2 million in previews and early Imax screenings. 'Sheep Detectives' also performed well, notching $1 million in Thursday previews.
The Hollywood Reporter — Movies
- AI · ReviewedMay 28, 2026
Box Office Preview: New Releases Vie for Attention
James Cameron's documentary on Billie Eilish and critically acclaimed film 'The Sheep Detectives' are among the new releases vying for attention at the box office, alongside the crowd favorite 'Michael'.
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Cast & Crew
295 unique people credited
Top billed cast
Hugh Jackman
as George Hardy
Nicholas Braun
as Officer Tim Derry
Brett Goldstein
as Reggie
Nicholas Galitzine
as Elliot Matthews
Patrick Stewart
as Sir Ritchfield
Molly Gordon
as Rebecca Hampstead
Regina Hall
as Cloud
Julia Louis Dreyfus
as Lily (voice)
Bella Ramsey
as Zora
Bryan Cranston
as Sebastian (voice)
Chris O Dowd
as Mopple
Rhys Darby
as Wool-Eyes
Supporting cast
24Aroop Shergill
as Daisy
Ishi Agrawal
as Pickles
Emma Thompson
as Lydia Harbottle
Hong Chau
as Beth Pennock
Tosin Cole
as Caleb Merrow
Kobna Holdbrook Smith
as Reverend Hillcoate
Conleth Hill
as Ham Gilyard
Mandeep Dhillon
as Postwoman Jo
Jasper Ambrose
as Oliver (voice)
Ishi Agarwal
as Pickles (voice)
Tommy Birchall
as The Winter Lamb (voice)
Sarah Flind
as Tonia the Tow Truck Driver
Molly Gordon Ii
as Rebecca Hampstead
Laraine Newman
as Fainting Sheep (voice)
Michael Wildman
as Frank the County Police Officer
Tom Wilton
as Puppeteer
Oliver Gale
as Teenager at Fairground
Ross Green
as Puppeteer
Raj Ghatak
as Cornelius Stopford
George Harris
as Charlie Roberts
Joshua Hill
as Bertie Hollingshead
Nigel Pilkington
as Various
Stella Stocker
as Dorothea
James Wright
as Barbershop Customer
Directors
1Writers
3Producers
12Aditya Sood
executive producer
Amelia Granger
executive producer
Ann Dawson
finishing producer
Christopher Miller Nm0588087
executive producer
Eric Fellner
Producer
Eva Adams
visual effects associate producer: Framestore
Lindsay Doran
Producer
Phil Lord
executive producer
Sarah Jane Wright
executive producer (as Sarah-Jane Wright)
Tim Bevan
Producer
Tim Wellspring
executive producer
Tyson Hesse
animation producer / executive producer
Other crew
251Adamshaw4x4
4x4 assistant manager
Oliver Ashworth
4x4 driver
Jon Gray
account executive
Edward Yates
accounts assistant
Ugne Aleksaite
accounts trainee
Gareth Thomas
additional colorist
Matthew Barbato
additional editor
Lorenzo Carrano
additional orchestrator
Pano Fountas
additional orchestrator
Jordan Campbell
additional script supervisor
Ben Barker
additional sound designer & supervising sound editor
David Newton
additional stunt coordinator
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