The Sheep Has Five Legs (1954): cast, story & where to watch
1954 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1954, The Sheep Has Five Legs is a comedy film directed by Henri Verneuil, running about 104 minutes. “The Incomparable FERNANDEL...in a delightful 'tour de force'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A publicity-minded French mayor reunites quintuplets and their earthy father, all six played by Fernandel.
Who’s in it. The Sheep Has Five Legs stars Fernandel as Edouard de Saint-Forget, Édouard Delmont as Le docteur Marius Bollène, Louis de Funès as Pilate and Paulette Dubost as Solange Saint-Forget, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Sheep Has Five Legs has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sheep Has Five Legs page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sheep Has Five Legs tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sheep Has Five Legs (1954)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sheep Has Five Legs change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sheep Has Five Legs worth watching?
- The Sheep Has Five Legs holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sheep Has Five Legs?
- The Sheep Has Five Legs stars Fernandel, Édouard Delmont, Louis de Funès, Paulette Dubost and Noël Roquevert.
- When was The Sheep Has Five Legs released?
- The Sheep Has Five Legs was released in 1954, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.