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The Sheep Detectives Posts Modest Debut With Streaming Likely In Late June

Critics praise a gentle family mystery with heart.

Overview

  • The Amazon MGM Studios release took in $3.7 million from 3,457 North American theaters on its first day, with domestic weekend grosses projected at about $13.6 million, according to Forbes.
  • The movie is playing in theaters with a PG rating and a 1 hour 49 minute runtime.
  • Kyle Balda directs from a Craig Mazin script, pairing live action with photoreal animal performances voiced by Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Bryan Cranston and Chris O’Dowd.
  • Early reviews highlight themes of grief and belonging alongside light humor, with some critics comparing the tone to Babe.
  • Based on Amazon MGM’s recent timelines, a Prime Video debut is expected roughly five to seven weeks after opening, which points to late June if the window holds.