Sheep in the Box
Trust what you cannot see.
In the near future, architect Otone Komoto is married to Kensuke, who runs a construction company. The married couple decide to welcome a humanoid robot into their home as their son.
Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda · Drama · Science Fiction · 126 min · 2026
Trailer
Director
Hirokazu Kore-eda
Writer
Hirokazu Koreeda
Studio
Fuji Television Network / GAGA Corporation
Release
2026-05-29
Runtime
126 min
Genres
Drama, Science Fiction
Cast & Characters
Otone Komoto
Haruka Ayase
Kensuke Komoto
Daigo Yamamoto
Kakeru
Kuwaki Rimu
Alice Kotaki
Nana Seino
Gen Hidaka
Kanichiro
Takuto Konno
Hinata Hiiragi
Kakeru, a humanoid robot
Rimu Kuwaki
Junichi Hano
Akihiro Kakuta
Kasumi Hano
Kayo Noro
a mother who accepted a humanoid robot as her son.
Mari Hoshino
an engineer
Ayumu Nakajima
Nobuyo Nishimura
Kimiko Yo
Akio Yamagata
Min Tanaka
Did You Know?
Did You Know Sheep in the Box was shot on 35mm film by Japanese cinematographer Ryûto Kondô.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know Sheep in the Box marked Ryûto Kondô's third collaboration with director Koreeda.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know Sheep in the Box had its world premiere at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Did You Know Sheep in the Box was theatrically released in the United States on July 24, 2026.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
Sheep in the Box holds 5.8/10 on TMDb (9 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
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Ratings as of August 11, 2026
Where to Watch
United States
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AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Sheep in the Box holds 5.8/10 on TMDb (9 votes). IMDb/Rotten Tomatoes/Metacritic scores will populate automatically via the site's daily refresh once available.
How long is Sheep in the Box?+
Sheep in the Box has a runtime of 126 min.
Who directed Sheep in the Box?+
Sheep in the Box was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.
Where can I watch Sheep in the Box?+
Sheep in the Box is available to stream, rent, or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Plex.
Fan & Critic Buzz
A diverse range of reactions have been expressed to the movie "Sheep in the Box". Some praise its unique storytelling and visual style, while others find it emotionally resonant. The film's director Hirokazu Kore-eda has received widespread acclaim, with many fans expressing admiration for his work.
From the trailer's comments
I feel like this could make me cry and now I really wanna see it
@HorseJoint · 74 likesIt feels like having a dream after watching Pinocchio, AI, Blade Runner, and reading The Little Prince. Really interesting.
@byronpaulbeadoy · 19 likesI will watch literally anything Hirokazu, what a great director and after many years too still going strong....
@NothingForever-000 · 51 likesThis reminds me just a bit of After Yang
@prestonrash · 19 likesThis and Klara and the sun coming out with a film, something about humanoid robots in the culture rn
@Starburst514 · 20 likesAfter Life is one of my all-time favorites, so I'm excited to see this regardless!!!
@mastaovdafist3551 · 25 likesAbsolutely can’t wait for this to break me and then fix me.
@drewmcgill5290 · 7 likesNeed I remind you, he will be releasing his adaptation of Look Back the same year as this film. Kore-eda is in a generational run just this year alone.
@snowhunter7536 · 6 likes
