Prime Video's new film The Sheep Detectives, starring Hugh Jackman, has been hailed as a 'must watch' for fans of Clarkson's Farm following the conclusion of Season 5. The murder mystery, released on June 24, features a flock of talking sheep who help a bumbling police officer solve the killing of their shepherd, George Hardy, played by Jackman.
Star-Studded Cast and Critical Acclaim
The film boasts an ensemble cast including Nicholas Braun (Succession), Nicholas Galitzine (Purple Hearts), Molly Gordon (Booksmart), Hong Chau (The Whale), Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus (Veep), Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad), Chris O'Dowd (The I.T. Crowd), Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey (Game of Thrones), and Brett Goldstein. Despite its eccentric premise, The Sheep Detectives holds a 95% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has garnered high praise on IMDb.
Viewer Reactions
One reviewer awarded it a 10/10, calling it 'an absolute must see' and describing it as 'a clever, charming, sweet, heartwarming and hilarious romp with a very intelligent script and an excellent ensemble cast.' They added it is 'the biggest pleasant surprise of 2026 so far.' Another viewer gave a 9/10, stating it is 'a brilliant piece of work... the most fun I have had in the cinema this year.' A third 9/10 review noted the film's emotional depth, saying it 'talks about grief and how we handle things.'
Clarkson's Farm Connection
Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper interviewed Hugh Jackman about the film, even introducing lambs that remained calm for Jackman but kicked Cooper and defecated on him. Cooper quipped about the situation, and Jackman replied about the lamb: 'That's because he knows he's loved.' The Sheep Detectives is now streaming on Prime Video, alongside Clarkson's Farm Season 5.
