Amazon Debuts Hugh Jackman’s Critically Acclaimed Flick to Streaming 7 Weeks After Release

Published 06/22/2026, 12:18 PM EDT

via Imago

The flock has finished its successful theatrical tour and is finally settling into Prime Video. Hugh Jackman's The Sheep Detectives has made the jump to streaming after charming moviegoers on the big screen. Critics have praised the family mystery for its emotional warmth, irresistible humor, and Knives Out-style twists. The result is a sparkling 95% Rotten Tomatoes score for the Babe-meets-Paddington crowd-pleaser.

After weeks of waiting, anyone who missed theaters, or simply wants another visit with the flock, can finally stream the delightful mystery at home.

The Sheep Detective has reached Prime Video

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

,The flock has officially found a new pasture, and this one comes with a play button. After delighting theater audiences, The Sheep Detectives arrives on Prime Video on June 24, giving viewers the perfect excuse for a mystery-filled movie night. The family favorite enjoyed an impressive theatrical run, earning more than $123 million at the worldwide box office before making the jump to streaming.

Leading the adventure is Hugh Jackman as George Hardy, a warmhearted shepherd who reads murder mysteries to his sheep every evening. When George is found dead under mysterious circumstances, his surprisingly observant flock decides to investigate the crime themselves. Their knowledge of detective stories quickly turns an ordinary pasture into an unlikely crime scene.

Backing Jackman is a remarkable ensemble that includes Emma Thompson, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Bryan Cranston, Patrick Stewart, and Brett Goldstein. The delightful whodunnit has clearly struck a chord, earning an outstanding 95% critics' score and an equally impressive 96% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes.

Hugh Jackman and Jodie Comer Tease a Darker, More Complex Robin Hood in New Film

The Sheep Detectives may not have arrived with the fanfare of Hugh Jackman's upcoming Robin Hood and its obvious spoilers, but the charming mystery quietly built a devoted following of its own in the box office.

The Sheep Detectives box office performance

The Sheep Detectives did not stampede through theaters, but it certainly found its flock. Hugh Jackman's charming mystery earned more than $125 million worldwide against a $75 million production budget, splitting its success almost evenly between domestic and international audiences. It was the kind of steady performer that grew stronger as more moviegoers spread the word.

That momentum mattered. Industry forecasts had expected a modest opening, and the family mystery landed comfortably within those projections before showing impressive staying power in the weeks that followed. Instead of fading after opening weekend, the whodunnit benefited from glowing reviews and enthusiastic audience recommendations that kept tickets selling.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Although the theatrical total finished just shy of the estimated box office break-even point, the film gave Amazon MGM Studios exactly what it needed: a well-loved title with strong buzz heading into its next chapter. Now, that goodwill is expected to follow The Sheep Detectives as it begins its Prime Video journey.

Hugh Jackman’s Latest Film 'The Death of Robin Hood' Delivers His Lowest Opening Weekend in 5 Years

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Are you looking forward to watching The Sheep Detectives? Let us know in the comments!

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

ADVERTISEMENT

Iffat Siddiqui

1050 articles

Iffat is an Entertainment Journalist at Netflix Junkie. A word wizard, she had the sorting hat smoke at the seams owing to her excellence in everything Hollywood and cinema until it finally declared that she belonged to the Royals, specifically Meghan Markle. Boasting over 300 articles (and counting), each one tastefully infused with the right mix of facts, wit, opinion, and essentially everything to make a perfect pop culture piece, she is the epitome of a trustworthy entertainment journalist.

Edited By: Hriddhi Maitra

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

EDITORS' PICK