This May, mystery comedy, The Sheep Detectives arrives in cinemas. Directed by Kyle Balda (The Lorax, Despicable Me 3, etc), the movie stars Hugh Jackman, Nicholas Braun, Nicholas Galitzine, Milly Gordon, and Emma Thompson, and centres its story around a flock of sheep who set out to solve a murder mystery.
Describing the movie, Amazon MGM Studios said: “In this witty, new breed of mystery, George (Hugh Jackman) is a shepherd who reads detective novels to his beloved sheep every night, assuming they can’t possibly understand. But when a mysterious incident disrupts life on the farm, the sheep realise they must become the detectives.
“As they follow the clues and investigate human suspects, they prove that even sheep can be brilliant crime-solvers.”
With Hugh Jackman on board, and a collection of comedic sheep taking on a great deal of the leg-work in the movie, The Sheep Detectives is being lined up as one of the big releases of the summer. The quirky premise alone should bring in audiences, as well as those who are curious about the murder mystery plot line.
But when The Sheep Detectives arrives in cinemas, will it be suitable for everyone? More importantly, will it offer family-friendly viewing?
Let’s take a look at the rating.
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The Sheep Detectives UK age rating
In the UK, The Sheep Detectives has been awarded a ‘PG’ certificate by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). The film has received this rating due to “mild violence, threat, (and) brief language”.
In the UK ‘PG’ certificate movies are deemed suitable for general audiences. According to the BBFC, “A PG should generally not unsettle a child aged around eight, although parents and caregivers should be aware that some scenes may be unsuitable for more sensitive children.”
Based on the rating, the BBFC believe The Sheep Detectives is suitable for family viewing. Those who have very young children, or children who are more sensitive may want to take a look at the movie first, but the PG rating suggests this film should suit most audiences, including families.
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The Sheep Detectives US age rating
In the US, The Sheep Detectives has also been rated ‘PG’ by the Motion Picture Association of America (MPA). The Sheep Detectives has received this rating due to some violent content and brief language.
In the US, ‘PG’ rated movies mean that some material may not be suitable for young children, however, in general ‘PG’ rated movies are viewed as being acceptable for family viewing. So, yes, your family should be fine with this one.
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