The Matthew Shepard Story (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2002, The Matthew Shepard Story is a drama and tv movie film directed by Roger Spottiswoode, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. In a senseless act of hatred, openly gay college student Matthew Shepard was murdered in 1998. This critically-acclaimed, moving film recounts the final days of Matthew's killers' trial—and the weeks leading to Matthew's death—with unnerving detail. Stockard Channing delivers an unforgettable, Emmy® Award-winning performance as Matthew's grieving mother, Judy, in a story of a murder that moved a nation to action. Also starring Law & Order's Sam Waterston.
Who’s in it. The Matthew Shepard Story stars Stockard Channing as Judy Shepard, Shane Meier as Matthew Shepard, Wendy Crewson as Sarah and Kristen Thomson as Romaine Patterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The Matthew Shepard Story has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Matthew Shepard Story page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Matthew Shepard Story tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Matthew Shepard Story (2002)?
- In US, The Matthew Shepard Story is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Matthew Shepard Story worth watching?
- The Matthew Shepard Story holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Matthew Shepard Story?
- The Matthew Shepard Story stars Stockard Channing, Shane Meier, Wendy Crewson, Kristen Thomson and Joseph Ziegler.
- When was The Matthew Shepard Story released?
- The Matthew Shepard Story was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.