Sheep Detectives, Hit Me Hard And Soft… 10 movies you should see this weekend

09 May 2026, 10:41 by Muhibat Sulaimon · TheCable Lifestyle

Hollywood’s ‘Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft’ and ‘The Sheep Detectives’ are movies TheCable recommends for you to watch in the cinema or on streamers this weekend.

The Sheep Detectives

Running time: 1hr 49mins

Starring: Bella Ramsey, Hong Chau, Emma Thompson, Molly Gordon

Synopsis: Every night a shepherd reads aloud a murder mystery, pretending his sheep can understand. When he is found dead, the sheep realize at once that it was a murder and think they know everything about how to go about solving it.

Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft

Running time: 1hr 54mins

Starring: Billie Eilish, Abraham Nouri, James Cameron, Jane Horner

Synopsis: An accompanying 3D concert film, documenting the Manchester shows and co-directed by Eilish and James Cameron.

Efunroye: The Unicorn

Running time: 1hr 54mins

Starring: Fathia Williams, Odunlade Adekola, Femi Adebayo, Layi Wasabi

Synopsis: It chronicles the life of Madam Efunroye Tinubu, a powerful 19th-century merchant and kingmaker in Yorubaland, and her rise from a trader near Abeokuta to a dominant political and economic force in Lagos.

Segilola: The Villain

Running time: 1hr 57mins

Starring: Ibrahim Chatta, Toyosi Adesanya, Odunlade Adekola, Bimbo Akintola

Synopsis: A ruthless and wealthy villain, Segilola, targets a powerful stranger in the village over a petty grudge, unleashing chaos that threatens the king and the entire community. As destruction spreads, the villagers must find someone to challenge her merciless grip.

The Devil Wears Prada 2

Running time: 2hrs

Starring: Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, Rachael Bloom, Anne Hathaway

Synopsis: As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival.

A Spark In The Dark

Running time: 1hr 38mins

Starring: Eso Dike, Gideon Okeke, Benita Akpofure, Somto Eze

Synopsis: After losing her adoptive parents and everything she owned, young influencer Kate finds love with Melvin Obiora, an electrical engineer from a close-knit family. But on the brink of their wedding, a kitchen accident leaves her blind, testing their relationship.

Micheal

Running time: 2hrs 10mins

Starring: Jaafar Jackson, Kendrick Sampson, Laura Harrier, Miles Teller

Synopsis: The story of “King of Pop” Michael Jackson. From his childhood of being the star of the Jackson 5, through times of abuse by his father Joe Jackson. To his hit Thriller, and the purchase of Neverland Valley, into his tragic and unsuspected death on June 25, 2009.

Other Side Of The Bridge

Running time: 1hr 56mins

Starring: Tunde Bakre, Femi Branch, Ireti Doyle, Gbubemi Ejeye, Teniola Aladese

Synopsis: It follows a former teenage boxing champion who enters a high-stakes competition to save his trainer’s gym. He faces off against a cash-strapped fighter from a troubled background, sparking a rivalry that forces them to confront their pasts and fight for their futures.

Trade By Bata

Running time: 1hr 57mins

Starring: Dele Odule, Tomiwa Kukoyi, Adediwura Blarkgold, Bolaji Ogunmola, Oluwabukunmi Adeaga ‘Kiekie’ Ilori

Synopsis: A city girl returns to her village, clashing with its traditions and looking down on the locals. A supernatural twist forces her to speak their dialect, creating chaos when her city boyfriend arrives to exploit her inheritance.

Normal

Running time: 1hr 30mins

Starring: Reena Jolly, Ryen Allen, Lena Headey, Henry Winkler

Synopsis: It focuses on a temporary sheriff of a small town who uncovers dark mysteries after a local bank robbery.

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