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The Matthew Shepard Story

The Matthew Shepard Story

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Matthew Shepard Story
  • Genres: Drama, TV Movie
  • Release Date: 2002-03-16
  • Runtime: 92 minutes
  • Rating: 5.543/10 (23 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Echo Bridge Home Entertainment
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 0.3012
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Stockard Channing

Stockard Channing

as Judy Shepard

Shane Meier

Shane Meier

as Matthew Shepard

Wendy Crewson

Wendy Crewson

as Sarah

Kristen Thomson

Kristen Thomson

as Romaine Patterson

Joseph Ziegler

Joseph Ziegler

as Cal

Yani Gellman

Yani Gellman

as Pablo

Sam Waterston

Sam Waterston

as Dennis Shepard

Drew Nelson

Drew Nelson

as Lance

Gallery

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External Links

Keywords

homophobialgbtgay theme

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Matthew Shepard Story?

The Matthew Shepard Story is a Drama, TV Movie movie directed by . It was released on 2002-03-16.

Who are the main actors in The Matthew Shepard Story?

The main cast includes Stockard Channing, Shane Meier, Wendy Crewson, Kristen Thomson, Joseph Ziegler, .

Where can I watch The Matthew Shepard Story online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Matthew Shepard Story is available.

Is The Matthew Shepard Story based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Matthew Shepard Story?

The Matthew Shepard Story has an IMDb rating of 5.543/10 based on 23 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Matthew Shepard Story?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Matthew Shepard Story?

The soundtrack was composed by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Matthew Shepard Story filmed?

The Matthew Shepard Story was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Matthew Shepard Story?

The total runtime of The Matthew Shepard Story is 92 minutes.

Is The Matthew Shepard Story suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Matthew Shepard Story?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Matthew Shepard Story.

Does The Matthew Shepard Story have a post-credit scene?

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