Prime Video's The Sheep Detectives, a charming murder mystery starring Hugh Jackman, is now streaming, offering the ideal follow-up for viewers missing Clarkson's Farm after Season 5. The film arrived on the streaming service on June 24, 2026, and centers on a flock of talking sheep who assist a bumbling police officer in solving the murder of their beloved shepherd, George Hardy, played by Hugh Jackman.
An Ensemble Cast and Critical Acclaim
The film features an impressive 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 fantastical premise, The Sheep Detectives holds a 95% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has garnered glowing reviews on IMDb.
Audience Reactions
One viewer gave a 10/10 review, calling the film "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, "The biggest pleasant surprise of 2026 so far." Another reviewer awarded 9/10, writing, "This is a brilliant piece of work. It is almost perfect and is the most fun I have had in the cinema this year." A third viewer also gave 9/10, noting, "This is an amazing film that gets you emotional and talks about grief and how we handle things."
Kaleb Cooper Meets Hugh Jackman
Clarkson's Farm star Kaleb Cooper sat down with lead actor Hugh Jackman to discuss the film, introducing some lambs into the mix. While Jackman's lamb remained calm, Cooper's lamb kicked him in the face and defecated on him. Cooper quipped to Jackman, "This is bad, you're holding a sheep perfectly fine," to which Jackman replied, "That's because he knows he's loved."
Where to Watch
The Sheep Detectives is streaming now on Prime Video. Clarkson's Farm Season 5 is also available on Prime Video.
