The Sheldon Kennedy Story (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 1
Released in 1999, The Sheldon Kennedy Story is a drama film directed by Norma Bailey, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Alberta (Canada) rural farm-boy Sheldon Kennedy feels abused by dad when punished for poor performances compared to big brother Troy. being recruited for professional ice-hockey at age 14 seems an ideal way out, straight to a party animal's good life. Yet after a Vegas marriage with Jana and hearing she's pregnant, Sheldon breaks down and tells her what's eating at him for years: coach Graham James, whoa arranged for him to be transferred each time James was, sexually abused Sheldon, who fears to be laughed away as a queer and loose his only career avenue if he goes public
Who’s in it. The Sheldon Kennedy Story stars Jonathan Scarfe as Sheldon Kennedy, Polly Shannon as Jana, Robert Wisden as Graham James and Brent Stait as Mel Kennedy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 1.0/10, The Sheldon Kennedy Story has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Sheldon Kennedy Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Sheldon Kennedy Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Sheldon Kennedy Story (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Sheldon Kennedy Story change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Sheldon Kennedy Story worth watching?
- The Sheldon Kennedy Story holds an audience score of 1.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Sheldon Kennedy Story?
- The Sheldon Kennedy Story stars Jonathan Scarfe, Polly Shannon, Robert Wisden, Brent Stait and Lynda Boyd.
- When was The Sheldon Kennedy Story released?
- The Sheldon Kennedy Story was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.