How To Watch ‘The Sheep Detectives’ at Home: Release Date, Amazon Prime Video Streaming Info

Move over Paddington, because there’s a new critically-accliamed British kids’ movie starring talking animals: The Sheep Detectives, which began streaming on Prime Video today.

Directed by Kyle Balda (best known for animated films at Illumination like Despicable Me 3 and Minions: The Rise of Gru), with a screenplay written by Craig Mazin(Chernobyl, The Last of Us), The Sheep Detectives is an adaptation of the 2005 novel Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann, an international bestseller. The story follows a shepherd named George Hardy (played by Hugh Jackman in the movie), who, one day, is found mysteriously dead. George’s beloved sheep suspect something suspicious is afoot, and vow to solved this murder mystery .

The Sheep Detectives voice cast includes Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston, Chris O’Dowd, Regina Hall, Patrick Stewart, Bella Ramsey, and Brett Goldstein; while the live-action cast includes Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Molly Gordon, Hong Chau, and Emma Thompson.

Critics were delighted by The Sheep Detectives, which currently holds a 95 percent rating on the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes. If you didn’t get a chance to see this charming romp on the big screen, then read on to find out where to watch The Sheep Detectives movie at home.

Is The Sheep Detectives movie on VOD to buy or rent?

No, right now, The Sheep Detectives is not available to buy or rent on video-on-demand platforms. Decider reached out to see if or when The Sheep Detectives will release on VOD, but did not hear back by the time of publication. As of today, The Sheep Detectives is not available to buy or rent anywhere. It is only streaming on Prime Video for subscribers.

Where to watch The Sheep Detectives movie on streaming:

The Sheep Detectives began streaming on Prime Video, free to subscribers, worldwide, on Wednesday, June 24. You will need a Prime subscription in order to watch The Sheep Detectives on Prime Video for free.

If you aren’t a Prime Video subscriber yet, you can get started with a 30-day Amazon Prime free trial, including Prime perks like the Prime Video streaming service, free two-day shipping, exclusive deals, and more. After the free trial, Amazon Prime costs $14.99/month or $139/year.

All 18- to 24-year-olds, regardless of student status, are eligible for a discounted Prime for Young Adults membership as well, with age verification. After a six-month free trial, you’ll pay 50% off the standard Prime monthly price of $14.99/month — just $7.49/month — for up to six years and get all the perks.

When will The Sheep Detectives movie be streaming on Amazon Prime Video?

The Sheep Detectives began streaming on Prime Video, free to subscribers, worldwide, on Wednesday, June 24 at 3 a.m. Eastern Time, or 12 a.m. Pacific Time. Enjoy the talking sheep!