The Sheep Detectives

The Sheep Detectives

A new breed of mystery.

Directed by Kyle Balda

Produced by Working Title Films, Three Strange Angels

2026109 min7.9 / 10

A lighthearted, whimsical family mystery where talking sheep become unlikely detectives, balancing bumbling humor with genuine warmth and an inspirational message about hidden potential.

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.

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  • Does The Sheep Detectives end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is The Sheep Detectives easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 90% of films.

  • Is The Sheep Detectives sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is The Sheep Detectives scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Sheep Detectives violent? Not especially. Less violent than 74% of films.

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68/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity27

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise96

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love95

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Sheep Detectives

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Sheep Detectives

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Sheep Detectives, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Sheep Detectives, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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