Anatomy of a Hate Crime
2001, English. Directed by Tim Hunter.
This MTV film dramatizes the horrific hate-crime killing of 21-year-old Matthew Shepard in Wyoming. In 1998, Shepard, a gay college student, was savagely beaten by Russell Henderson and Aaron McKinney, who left their victim to die. Flashbacks paint a picture of Shepard's life and provide insight into why the killers, who initially set out to rob the young man, would commit such a brutal murder.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Tim HunterDirector
- Cy CarterMatthew Shepard
- Brendan FletcherAaron McKinney
- Ian SomerhalderRussell Henderson
- Busy PhilippsChasity Pasley
- Amanda FullerKristen Price
- Gabrielle MillerKara Dupree
- Richard StrohCarter Grey
- Timothy WebberOfficer Slade
- David HaysomBarrett Cooper
- Grant LinnebergOfc. John Ryan
- Carrie SchifflerOfficer Vicky Reese
- Andy MatonProfessor Tilden
Details
- Released
- 10 January 2001
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Max Ember
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How long is Anatomy of a Hate Crime?
Anatomy of a Hate Crime runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Which OTT platform is Anatomy of a Hate Crime on?
Anatomy of a Hate Crime isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 10 January 2001. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Anatomy of a Hate Crime?
If you liked Anatomy of a Hate Crime, try Rebound: The Legend of Earl 'The Goat' Manigault, American Son, Hello Sister, Goodbye Life.
Who directed Anatomy of a Hate Crime?
Anatomy of a Hate Crime (2001) was directed by Tim Hunter and stars Cy Carter, Brendan Fletcher, Ian Somerhalder.