The Sheep Detectives (2026)
English · Comedy / Family · 114 min · 6
★ 7.9 (1024 votes)
▸ Must watch
Released 2026-05-14
The verdict
The Sheep Detectives lands among the stronger English films on offer right now. It carries a 7.9/10 on TMDB across 1,024 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. It runs a manageable 114 minutes. In Germany you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Critics liked it, especially the performances and writing. — distilled from critics' published reviews
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 114 min |
| Watch with family? | 6 · Check rating |
| Genre | Comedy / Family |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kyle Balda
Cast
Hugh Jackman
George Hardy
Nicholas Braun
Officer Tim Derry
Nicholas Galitzine
Elliot Matthews
Molly Gordon
Rebecca Hampstead
Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Lily (voice)
Bryan Cranston
Sebastian (voice)
Where to watch in Germany
Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with Ads
Availability as of 2026-07-19 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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Frequently asked
Is The Sheep Detectives worth watching?
Must watch. It rates 7.9/10. See FilmyChill's full take above.
Where can I watch The Sheep Detectives?
You can stream The Sheep Detectives in Germany on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
When is The Sheep Detectives releasing on OTT? (OTT release date)
The Sheep Detectives is already streaming in Germany on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads — it arrived on 2026-07-08.
Is The Sheep Detectives family friendly?
The Sheep Detectives is rated 6.
What language is The Sheep Detectives in?
The Sheep Detectives is a English film (Comedy / Family).