In The Sheep Detectives, a shepherd reads detective novels to his sheep, unaware they understand every word. When a mysterious incident strikes, the sheep must solve the crime. Starring Hugh Jackman, Emma Thompson, and a woolly cast, this family comedy is now in Belgian cinemas.
The Sheep Detectives is the feel-good mystery comedy you didn't know you needed. Directed by Kyle Balda (known for the Despicable Me franchise), this film follows George Hardy (Hugh Jackman), a shepherd who reads detective novels aloud to his flock every night, fully convinced they don't understand a word. Spoiler: they do. When a strange event disrupts farm life, the sheep—led by a sharp ewe voiced by Emma Thompson—must put their literary knowledge to the test.
Did you know? The script required the voice actors to record their lines while lying on their stomachs to mimic the sheep's perspective. Hugh Jackman admitted in interviews that reading Agatha Christie to a stuffed sheep in the studio was one of his most surreal career moments. The result is a clever, heartwarming story that balances slapstick comedy with genuine mystery twists.
The ensemble cast is a treat: Nicholas Braun (Succession) plays the bumbling farmhand, while Nicholas Galitzine and Molly Gordon bring charm as rival human suspects. With a TMDB rating of 7.85/10, critics are praising its originality and family-friendly humor. Running 109 minutes, it's a perfect outing for audiences of all ages—proof that even sheep can be brilliant detectives.
