The Sheep Detectives (2026): "Counting Sheep, Chasing Clues, and Crying in the Cinema"

In this episode of Can I Change My Score?, Sophie and Matt investigate The Sheep Detectives, the unlikely murder mystery that somehow became Hugh Jackman’s highest-rated film. What starts as a quirky tale of talking sheep solving their shepherd’s murder turns into something far deeper, tackling grief, memory, loss and the question of what makes a life meaningful. Along the way, they discuss why the film is much more adult than the trailer suggests, the surprisingly clever whodunnit at its heart, standout performances from a stacked cast, and how a movie about animated sheep managed to pull at their heartstrings. Sophie wonders if it’s really a family film, Matt dives into its unusual production history, and both try to decide if the emotional journey outweighs a slightly too-neat ending. Plus: British villages designed by Americans, police stations with neon signs, Amazon Studios’ unexpected hot streak, and why sheep suddenly look a little different after leaving the cinema. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.