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Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog

2020·Movie
1h 33min
59
DecentGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Violence6

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, society, and a real life story

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Follow the perilous journey to freedom when a young boy and his dog attempt to escape a concentration camp during World War II. Based on true events.
World War IIJewish ExperienceDog CompanionSurvival StoryHistorical DramaConcentration CampPerilous JourneyBased on True EventsHuman-Animal Bond

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog worth watching?

59
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 5.6, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 50). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog?

1 h 33 min

Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog runs 1 h 33 min.

Is Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog?

Critics65
Audiences76

Not quite. Audiences rate Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog higher (76) than critics (65). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog in?

EnglishHungarian

It was made in English, with some Hungarian. Produced in United States, Hungary.

In how many countries can I watch Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog in 20 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.