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The Sheep Detectives
On a quiet Irish farm, shepherd George reads murder mysteries aloud to his flock, certain they don’t understand a word. When he dies under suspicious circumstances, his secretly book‑loving sheep leave the paddock for the first time, determined to solve the case better than the local police.
Director
Kyle Balda (Minions: The Rise of Gru)
CAST
Hugh Jackman • Nicholas Braun • Emma Thompson • Bryan Cranston • Julia Louis-Dreyfus
RATING
VA
Mild themes, threat, violence & coarse language
RUNTIME
1h 49m
COUNTRY
Ireland, UK, Germany, USA
GENRE
Animation, Mystery, Comedy, Family
LANGUAGE
English
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The Sheep Detectives
THESHEEP-0620-1400
Sat 20 Jun 2:00pm
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THESHEEP-0621-1300
Sun 21 Jun 1:00pm
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ncp - no complimentary passes
cap - captioned for hard of hearing
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FILM NOTES
A woolly, big-hearted whodunnit where the most unlikely detectives on the farm take the lead.
Based on Leonie Swann’s bestselling novel Three Bags Full, The Sheep Detectives brings a beloved literary flock to the screen with a blend of live‑action landscapes and expressive CG sheep. Directed by Kyle Balda, whose work on the Minions and Despicable Me films honed his eye for physical comedy, and written by Craig Mazin, the film leans into classic cosy‑mystery tropes while gently spoofing them for a new generation. An all‑star ensemble of voice talent rounds out the world beyond the paddock.
For audiences, this is designed as a playful, clue‑laden adventure that works for both kids and adults. The sheep’s earnest debates about motives and red herrings offer plenty of character humour, while the human cast add warmth, menace and eccentricity in equal measure. Families can expect lush rural vistas, visual gags, and a satisfying puzzle to follow along with, plus deeper threads about loyalty, community and what it means to step outside the boundaries others set for you. It’s an inviting choice for fans of animal capers, family animation and light‑footed mystery alike.