---
title: "The Shepherd of the Hills"
year: 1941
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-shepherd-of-the-hills-1941"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 43308
imdb_id: "tt0034182"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 98
community_rating: 6.6
vote_count: 65
content_rating: "NR"
---

# The Shepherd of the Hills (1941) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-shepherd-of-the-hills-1941

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Shepherd of the Hills is a drama and western film released in the United States on July 18, 1941, with a runtime of one hour and thirty-eight minutes. The story centers on Young Matt Matthews, an Ozark Mountains moonshiner who hates the father he has never seen because the father apparently deserted Matt's mother and left her to die. This obsession contributes to widespread hatred in the mountains. However, a stranger named Daniel Howitt arrives and begins to positively affect the mountain people, helping them learn to shed their hatred under his gentle influence.

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **Australia (AU)** | BINGE, Foxtel Now | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Henry Hathaway
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **John Wayne** as *Young Matt Matthews*
- **Betty Field** as *Sammy Lane*
- **Harry Carey** as *Daniel Howitt*
- **Beulah Bondi** as *Aunt Mollie Matthews*
- **James Barton** as *Old Matt Matthews*
- **Samuel S. Hinds** as *Andy Beeler*
- **Marjorie Main** as *Granny Becky*
- **Ward Bond** as *Wash Gibbs*
- **Marc Lawrence** as *Pete Matthews*
- **John Qualen** as *Coot Royal*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Shepherd of the Hills online?
The Shepherd of the Hills is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Shepherd of the Hills worth watching?
The Shepherd of the Hills holds a community rating of 6.6/10 based on 65 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Western for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Shepherd of the Hills and when was it released?
The Shepherd of the Hills is a feature film with a runtime of 98 minutes. It was released in 1941. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Shepherd of the Hills?
The Shepherd of the Hills was directed by Henry Hathaway.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Shepherd of the Hills — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43308)
- [The Shepherd of the Hills (1941) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0034182/fullcredits/)
- [The Shepherd of the Hills (1941) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/43308-the-shepherd-of-the-hills/cast)
- [The Shepherd of the Hills](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Wikidata:Main_Page)

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