The Matthew Shepard Story is an American 2002 true story, directed by Roger Spottiswoode. It chronicles Matthew Shepard, a 21-year-old gay man who was tragically murdered in 1998. Matthew, targeted for being homosexual, was brutally attacked and left tied to a fence. He died in the hospital and despite his parents’ efforts, justice for Matthew proved difficult.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The Matthew Shepard Story via streaming services such as Peacock.
Is The Matthew Shepard Story available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The Matthew Shepard Story is available to watch via streaming on Peacock.
The film shows two men who were found guilty of committing a hate crime against Matthew Shepard. The film focuses on the aftermath of the trial, where Matthew’s parents, while satisfied with the conviction, face challenges during the sentencing phase. Initially, they consider seeking the death penalty for their son’s murderers, but Judy, Matthew’s mother, begins to have second thoughts. As they grapple with their decision, they embark on a journey to revisit their son’s life, rediscovering his true self and his struggle to come to terms with his homosexuality.
The Matthew Shepard Story cast members include Shane Meier, Stockard Channing, Sam Waterston, Wendy Crewson, and Kristen Thomson.
Watch The Matthew Shepard Story streaming via Peacock
The Matthew Shepard Story is available to watch on Peacock.
Peacock is a streaming platform that offers a wide range of NBCUniversal TV shows, movies, original series, live sports, and news programs. Peacock Originals include Tattooist of Auschwitz, Ted, Poker Face, Orlando Bloom: To the Edge.
You can watch via Peacock by following these steps:
- Go to PeacockTV.com
- Click ‘Get Started’
- Choose your payment plan
- $5.99 per month or $59.99 per year (premium)
- $11.99 per month or $119.99 per year (premium plus
- Create your account
- Enter your payment details
Peacock’s Premium account provides access to over 80,000+ hours of TV, movies, and sports, including current NBC and Bravo Shows, along with 50 always-on channels. Premium Plus is the same plan but with no ads (save for limited exclusions), along with allowing users to download select titles and watch them offline and providing access to your local NBC channel live 24/7.
The Matthew Shepard Story’s official synopsis is as follows:
“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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