The Shepherd (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 8.9
Released in 2016, The Shepherd is a drama film directed by Jonathan Cenzual Burley, running about 98 minutes.
What it’s about. The Shepherd is a slow burning psychological drama and a parable of corporate greed, steadily building to a powerful climax under the skilful direction of young Spanish filmmaker Jonathan Cenzual Burley. Anselmo is a taciturn shepherd who lives a spartan life on a small farm in the Spanish plains. When he is approached by a construction company looking to buy his land, his casual refusal sends ripples through the community. It seems everyone around him has a stake in the development and increasingly extreme opposition from his neighbours leads to bitter conflict.
Who’s in it. The Shepherd stars Miguel Martín as Anselmo, Juan Luis Sara as Paco and Alfonso Mendiguchía as Julián.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.9/10, The Shepherd sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shepherd page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shepherd tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shepherd (2016)?
- In US, The Shepherd is available to stream on Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shepherd worth watching?
- The Shepherd holds an audience score of 8.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Shepherd?
- The Shepherd stars Miguel Martín, Juan Luis Sara and Alfonso Mendiguchía.
- When was The Shepherd released?
- The Shepherd was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.