Is The Good Shepherd scary?

MyCinema has not rated The Good Shepherd for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and history film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch The Good Shepherd in the US?

The Good Shepherd can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is The Good Shepherd?

The Good Shepherd runs 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).

Is The Good Shepherd suitable for kids?

The Good Shepherd is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB20062h 47mDrama / Thriller / History

The Good Shepherd

Name: The Good Shepherd
Genre: Drama, Thriller, History
Released: 2006-12-11
Duration: 167 min

Edward Wilson believed in America, and he would sacrifice everything he loved to protect it.

Edward Wilson, the only witness to his father's suicide and member of the Skull and Bones Society while a student at Yale, is a morally upright young man who values honor and discretion, qualities that help him to be recruited for a career in the newly founded OSS. His dedication to his work does not come without a price though, leading him to sacrifice his ideals and eventually his family.

TMDB audience score

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Availability in the US

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The Good Shepherd at a glance

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Runtime

Long watch · 2h 47m

At 2h 47m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller · History

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, and history.

US availability

5 to rent · 5 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 1,356 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch The Good Shepherd tonight

It needs the whole evening: 2h 47m.
It can be rented tonight from 5 US stores.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 1,356 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about The Good Shepherd

Is The Good Shepherd scary?: MyCinema has not rated The Good Shepherd for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and history film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch The Good Shepherd in the US?: The Good Shepherd can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is The Good Shepherd?: The Good Shepherd runs 2 hours 47 minutes (167 minutes).
Is The Good Shepherd suitable for kids?: The Good Shepherd is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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