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2002•92 min•Drama, TV Movie

The Matthew Shepard Story

Is The Matthew Shepard Story a Hit or Flop?

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Is The Matthew Shepard Story worth watching? With a rating of 5.42/10, this Drama, TV Movie film is a mixed-bag for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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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.

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Top Cast

Stockard Channing
Stockard ChanningJudy Shepard
Shane Meier
Shane MeierMatthew Shepard
Wendy Crewson
Wendy CrewsonSarah
Kristen Thomson
Kristen ThomsonRomaine Patterson
Joseph Ziegler
Joseph ZieglerCal
Yani Gellman
Yani GellmanPablo
Sam Waterston
Sam WaterstonDennis Shepard
Drew Nelson
Drew NelsonLance

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Is The Matthew Shepard Story worth watching?

The Matthew Shepard Story has received mixed reviews with a 5.42/10 rating. It might be worth watching if you're a fan of Drama, TV Movie movies.

Is The Matthew Shepard Story hit or flop?

The Matthew Shepard Story has received average ratings (5.42/10), performing moderately with audiences.

What genre is The Matthew Shepard Story?

The Matthew Shepard Story is a Drama, TV Movie movie that In a senseless act of hatred, openly gay college student Matthew Shepard was murdered in 1998. This critically-acclaimed, moving film recounts the fin...

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