The Sheep Detectives Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

It’s a herder mystery. And someone’s been bAAAAAd

Amy Renner

Last modified: Dec. 22, 2025

The Sheep Detectives

Coming Out: Friday, May 8, 2026 Theaters

Director: Kyle Balda

Starring: Hugh Jackman • Emma Thompson • Nicholas Braun • Nicholas Galitzine • Molly Gordon

PG Comedy N/A

82% WILL SEE 18% WON'T SEE

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) 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.

Comedy Thriller Adaptation Mystery

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82% of people who rated this movie are planning to watch it.

18% of people have indicated they do not plan to see this movie.

Who stars in The Sheep Detectives – Cast List

Hugh Jackman
... George Hardy

Song Sung Blue, The Death of Robin Hood
Emma Thompson
Dead of Winter, Last Christmas
N
Nicholas Braun
... Tim Derry

Splitsville, Prom
N
Nicholas Galitzine
100 Nights Of Hero, Red, White & Royal Blue
M
Molly Gordon
Life of the Party, Am I OK?
H
Hong Chau
Wuthering Heights, The Instigators
T
Tosin Cole
Children of Blood and Bone, Bob Marley: One Love
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
Wonka, Apartment 7A
C
Conleth Hill
Infinitum: Subject Unknown, Herself
M
Mandeep Dhillon
MobLand (series)
J
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Thunderbolts*, Onward
Bryan Cranston
Argo, Kung Fu Panda 4

Who is making The Sheep Detectives – Crew List

A look at The Sheep Detectives behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Kyle Balda last helmed Minions: The Rise of Gru and Despicable Me 3. The film's writer Craig Mazin last penned Free Birds and The Hangover Part III.

Director: Kyle Balda
Screenwriter: Craig Mazin
Producers: Tim Bevan
Lindsay Doran
Eric Fellner

Studios: Amazon MGM Studios
Production Company: Working Title Films

Production – What we know about the The Sheep Detectives

Key Facts

Based on the 2005 novel Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann.

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Dec 2025

Completed

Changed The Sheep Detectives movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

May 2025

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Jun 2024

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. Principal photography began June 7, 2024.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: PG Parental Guidance Suggested for thematic material, some violent content and brief language
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: It’s a herder mystery. And someone’s been bAAAAAd
Also known as: Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Movie
Language: English

The Sheep Detectives Trailers and Clips

The Sheep Detectives

Official Trailer

The Sheep Detectives Release Date: When is the film coming out?

The Sheep Detectives is scheduled for release in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, May 8 , 2026. There are one other movie scheduled for release on the same date, including Mortal Kombat II .