The Sheep Detectives (2026)
English mystery film directed by Kyle Balda
Rated PG in the US
Parental guidance suggested: some material may not be suitable for children.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m 110 min
- Released
- 8 May 2026
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The Sheep Detectives has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 min). In the US it is rated PG. The English film released on 8 May 2026. It is directed by Kyle Balda and stars Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson and Nicholas Braun.
Official trailer
Cast and crew
- Director
- Kyle Balda
- Cast
- Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, Tosin Cole, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Conleth Hill, Mandeep Dhillon, Bryan Cranston, Julia Louis-Dreyfus
- Cinematography
- George Steel
- Editing
- Paul Machliss, Martin Walsh
- Music
- Heitor Pereira
- Written by
- Craig Mazin
- Produced by
- Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner
- Production
- Working Title Films, Lord Miller Productions, Amazon MGM Studios
- Distribution
- Amazon MGM Studios Distribution, Eagle Pictures, InterCom
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $75 million
- Box office
- $133 million
- Based on
- Three Bags Full
- Country
- Germany, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 8 May 2026
- First shown
- 7 May 2026 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Prime Video date not announced
Can children watch it?
Fine for most children, but parents may want to check it first. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The Sheep Detectives?
The Sheep Detectives has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes, or 110 min.
When did The Sheep Detectives release?
The Sheep Detectives released on 8 May 2026.
Who directed The Sheep Detectives?
The Sheep Detectives is directed by Kyle Balda.
Who is in the cast of The Sheep Detectives?
The cast of The Sheep Detectives includes Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon and Hong Chau.
Where can I watch The Sheep Detectives online?
The Sheep Detectives streams on Prime Video.
How much did The Sheep Detectives earn at the box office?
The Sheep Detectives grossed $133 million on a budget of $75 million.
What is The Sheep Detectives rated in the US?
The Sheep Detectives is rated PG by the Motion Picture Association.
Is The Sheep Detectives based on a true story or a book?
The Sheep Detectives is based on Three Bags Full.
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