Sheep in the Box(2026)
箱の中の羊
Trust what you cannot see.
Sheep in the Box Synopsis
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.
Sheep in the Box (2026) is a drama and science fiction film directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, released on May 29, 2026 with a runtime of 2h 6m. It stars Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto, Kuwaki Rimu and Nana Seino. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 19 ratings.
- Director:
- Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Writers:
- Hirokazu Kore-eda, Hirokazu Kore-eda
- Producers:
- Kaoru Matsuzaki, Megumi Banse
- Cinematographer:
- Ryuto Kondo
- Composer:
- Yuta Bandoh
- Production:
- Fuji Television Network, GAGA Corporation, TOHO, AOI Pro.
- Revenue:
- $4,294,141
- Status:
- Released
Sheep in the Box (2026) Trailer
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Sheep in the Box Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Sheep in the Box.
Official US Trailer [Subtitled]
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Trailer [Subtitled]
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Teaser Trailer [Subtitled]
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Sheep in the Box Cast & Crew
Main cast
Haruka Ayase
as Otone Komoto
Daigo Yamamoto
as Kensuke Komoto
Kuwaki Rimu
as Kakeru
Nana Seino
as Alice Kotaki
Kanichiro
as Gen Hidaka
Hinata Hiiragi
as Takuto Konno
Akihiro Kakuta
as Junichi Hano
Kayo Noro
as Kasumi Hano
Mari Hoshino
as Mother
Ayumu Nakajima
as Engineer
Kimiko Yo
as Nobuyo Nishimura
Min Tanaka
as Akio Yamagata
Key crew
Directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda, written by Hirokazu Kore-eda and Hirokazu Kore-eda, produced by Kaoru Matsuzaki and Megumi Banse.
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Sheep in the Box Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 19 ratings.
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Sheep in the Box – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Sheep in the Box online?
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Sheep in the Box (2026) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Sheep in the Box?
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The main cast of Sheep in the Box (2026) includes Haruka Ayase, Daigo Yamamoto, Kuwaki Rimu, Nana Seino and Kanichiro. The film was directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Sheep in the Box released?
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Sheep in the Box was released on May 29, 2026 and runs for 2h 6m.
Is Sheep in the Box worth watching?
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Sheep in the Box (2026) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 19 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and science fiction films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Sheep in the Box?
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Yes. The official Sheep in the Box trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.