The Good Shepherd

2004·Movie
1h 28min·PG-13
43
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.2Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes–26%

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The Good Shepherd fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Complexity9
  • Direction8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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About

When a clergyman is accused for the murder of a social worker, the parish priest recruits a reporter (and his ex-girlfriend) to clear his name.
Intriguing MysteryCharacter-DrivenHistorical SettingComplex PlotPsychological DepthAtmospheric CinematographyMoral AmbiguityStrong PerformancesSlow Burn

Crew

Directed by:
Lewin Webb
Written by:
Brad Mirman
Produced by:
Gary Howsam
Composed by:
Gary Koftinoff

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Good Shepherd

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Where can I stream The Good Shepherd legally?

PrimeThe RokuFawesomeTubi TV

The Good Shepherd is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Good Shepherd worth watching?

43
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 43/100 (IMDb 5.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Good Shepherd rated?

PG-13Violence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Good Shepherd?

1 h 28 min

The Good Shepherd runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is The Good Shepherd in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada.

In how many countries can I watch The Good Shepherd?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Good Shepherd in 16 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Good Shepherd use?

Bodyguard BetrayalTruth SerumChurchgoing VillainExcrement StatementNot the Fall That Kills You…Shotgun WeddingChekhov's GunDefector from Commie LandObfuscating DisabilityLong Song, Short SceneArtistic License – HistorySpy Fictionand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 storytelling tropes for The Good Shepherd, including Bodyguard Betrayal, Truth Serum, Churchgoing Villain.

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