Shepherd (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 2021, Shepherd is a horror film directed by Russell Owen, running about 103 minutes. “Red sky in mourning.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When a deadly secret rots the mind of a grieving widower, the decision to work alone on a deserted island morphs into a terrifying race to save his sanity and his life.
Who’s in it. Shepherd stars Tom Hughes as Eric Black, Greta Scacchi as Glenys Black, Kate Dickie as Fisher and Jamie Marie Leary as DI Carol Thomas, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Shepherd has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shepherd page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shepherd tend to enjoy Psycho, The Silence of the Lambs, The Shining and Alien.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shepherd (2021)?
- In US, Shepherd is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Bloodstream, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shepherd worth watching?
- Shepherd holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shepherd?
- Shepherd stars Tom Hughes, Greta Scacchi, Kate Dickie, Jamie Marie Leary and Gaia Weiss.
- When was Shepherd released?
- Shepherd was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.