PLOT When its shepherd is murdered, a flock of mystery-loving sheep must solve the crime. BOTTOM LINE Agatha Christie meets E.B. White in a talking-animal whodunit filled with warm humor and cuddly charm.

The story of how “The Sheep Detectives” got made goes back almost 20 years, when veteran producer Lindsay Doran (“Sense and Sensibility”) told Mazin about Leonie Swann’s novel “Three Bags Full: A Sheep Detective Story.” He was expecting something cute, goofy and silly, but found himself enchanted by how smart, moving and philosophical it was.

"The Sheep Detectives" is a charming murder mystery that stars Hugh Jackman as a shepherd who is slain. His flock works to solve his murder.

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Hugh Jackman in 'The Sheep Detectives'. Photo: Amazon MGM Studios. The new mystery comedy ‘The Sheep Detectives’, which is based on the book ‘Three Bags Full’ by Leonie Swann and was written by Craig Mazin (‘Chernobyl’) and directed by Kyle Balda (‘Minions:

Hugh Jackman’s sheep detective movie sounds ridiculous, but this 2026 mystery comedy is a sweet, sharp surprise with real heart.

Make no mistake, 'The Sheep Detectives' is a surefire crowd-pleaser from Paul King, but the film doesn't quite reach its ultimate potential.