The Good Shepherd (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2006, The Good Shepherd is a thriller, drama and history film directed by Robert De Niro, running about 167 minutes. “The untold story of the most powerful covert agency in the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Edward Wilson, the only witness to his father's suicide and member of the Skull and Bones Society while a student at Yale, is a morally upright young man who values honor and discretion, qualities that help him to be recruited for a career in the newly founded OSS. His dedication to his work does not come without a price though, leading him to sacrifice his ideals and eventually his family.
Who’s in it. The Good Shepherd stars Matt Damon as Edward Bell Wilson, Angelina Jolie as Margaret Ann Russell, Alec Baldwin as Sam Murach and Tammy Blanchard as Laura, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Good Shepherd has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $100.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 The Good Shepherd page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Good Shepherd tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Good Shepherd (2006)?
- In US, The Good Shepherd is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 The Good Shepherd worth watching?
- The Good Shepherd holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Good Shepherd?
- The Good Shepherd stars Matt Damon, Angelina Jolie, Alec Baldwin, Tammy Blanchard and Billy Crudup.
- When was The Good Shepherd released?
- The Good Shepherd was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 167 minutes.