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title: "Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog"
year: 2020
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/shepherd-the-story-of-a-jewish-dog-2020"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 718235
imdb_id: "tt3278810"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 83
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# Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog (2020) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/shepherd-the-story-of-a-jewish-dog-2020

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog" (2020).
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog
Year: 2020
Release Date (US): 02/22/2020
Genres: Family, Drama, and War
Runtime: 1h 33m
Synopsis: Follow the perilous journey to freedom when a young boy and his dog attempt to escape a concentration camp during World War II. Based on true events.
Draft 1: Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog is a 2020 film categorized under the family, drama, and war genres. Released in the United States on February 22, 2020, the movie has a runtime of 1 hour and 33 minutes. The story is based on true events and follows a perilous journey to freedom. During World War II, a young boy and his dog attempt to escape a concentration camp.
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## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Shout! Factory Amazon Channel | YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Plex | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Lynn Roth
- **Networks / Studios**: FocusFox, JDOG Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **August Maturo** as *Joshua*
- **Ayelet Zurer** as *Shoshonna*
- **Ken Duken** as *Ralph*
- **Lois Robbins** as *Greta*
- **Rebeka Rea** as *Mrs. Komorsky's Daughter*
- **Levente Molnár** as *Stengel*
- **Hans Peterson** as *Peter*
- **Peter Linka** as *Jürgen Klein*
- **Peter Schueller** as *SS Training Official*
- **Viktor Dénes** as *Mr. Komorsky*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog online?
Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog is currently available to watch or stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog worth watching?
Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog holds a community rating of 6.8/10 based on 83 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Family, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog and when was it released?
Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 2020. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog?
Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog was directed by Lynn Roth.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Shepherd: The Story of a Jewish Dog — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/718235)

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