The Matthew Shepard Story(2002)
The Matthew Shepard Story Synopsis
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.
The Matthew Shepard Story (2002) is a drama and tv movie film directed by Roger Spottiswoode, released on March 16, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 32m. It stars Stockard Channing, Shane Meier, Wendy Crewson and Kristen Thomson. Viewers rate it 5.6 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Roger Spottiswoode
- Writers:
- Jacob Krueger, John Wierick
- Producers:
- Clara George
- Production:
- Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
The Matthew Shepard Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Stockard Channing
as Judy Shepard
Shane Meier
as Matthew Shepard
Wendy Crewson
as Sarah
- Kristen Thomson
Kristen Thomson
as Romaine Patterson
- Joseph Ziegler
Joseph Ziegler
as Cal
Yani Gellman
as Pablo
Sam Waterston
as Dennis Shepard
Drew Nelson
as Lance
- Damien Atkins
Damien Atkins
as Donny
- Philip Eddolls
Philip Eddolls
as Aaron McKinney
- Paul Robbins
Paul Robbins
as Russell Henderson
Judah Katz
as Defense Attorney
Key crew
Directed by Roger Spottiswoode, written by Jacob Krueger and John Wierick, produced by Clara George.
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The Matthew Shepard Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.6/10 from 27 ratings.
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The Matthew Shepard Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Matthew Shepard Story online?
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The Matthew Shepard Story (2002) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Matthew Shepard Story?
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The main cast of The Matthew Shepard Story (2002) includes Stockard Channing, Shane Meier, Wendy Crewson, Kristen Thomson and Joseph Ziegler. The film was directed by Roger Spottiswoode. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Matthew Shepard Story released?
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The Matthew Shepard Story was released on March 16, 2002 and runs for 1h 32m.
Is The Matthew Shepard Story worth watching?
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The Matthew Shepard Story (2002) holds an average rating of 5.6 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.