Shattered Spirits (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1986, Shattered Spirits is a drama and tv movie film directed by Robert Greenwald, running about 93 minutes. “Only he can wake himself from the nightmare.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When his drinking problem takes control of his life, a father tries to leave the bottle behind while putting his and his family's lives back together.
Who’s in it. Shattered Spirits stars Martin Sheen as Lyle Mollencamp, Melinda Dillon as Joyce Mollencamp, Matthew Labyorteaux as Ken Mollencamp and Matthew Labyorteaux as Ken Mollencamp, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Shattered Spirits has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shattered Spirits page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shattered Spirits tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shattered Spirits (1986)?
- In US, Shattered Spirits is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shattered Spirits worth watching?
- Shattered Spirits holds an audience score of 5.2 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 Shattered Spirits?
- Shattered Spirits stars Martin Sheen, Melinda Dillon, Matthew Labyorteaux, Matthew Labyorteaux and Lukas Haas.
- When was Shattered Spirits released?
- Shattered Spirits was released in 1986, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.