

The Shepherd
2023, English. Directed by Iain Softley.
This Christmas, hope will guide you home.
On Christmas Eve, a fighter pilot on his way home becomes lost while flying over water and needs a miracle to land safely.
- Runtime
- 0h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
7.0/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Shepherd
The Shepherd is streaming on Disney Plus in India.
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Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 10 August 2023
- Country
- Mexico, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Iain Softley
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What The Shepherd is based on
The Shepherd is based on The Shepherd (1975) by Frederick Forsyth, published by Hutchinson.
1975
The Shepherd
By Frederick Forsyth
Published by Hutchinson
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The Shepherd: quick answers
Is The Shepherd worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 7.0/10 from 136 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Shepherd?
The Shepherd runs 39 minutes (0h 39m).
Does The Shepherd have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Shepherd. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Shepherd parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Shepherd is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Shepherd on?
The Shepherd is streaming on Disney Plus in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shepherd?
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Who directed The Shepherd?
The Shepherd (2023) was directed by Iain Softley and stars Ben Radcliffe, John Travolta, Steven Mackintosh.
What is The Shepherd based on?
The Shepherd is based on The Shepherd (1975) by Frederick Forsyth, published by Hutchinson.