SHEEPDOG

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SHEEPDOG

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Jan 2026

2h 9m

Drama

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Decorated U.S. Army combat veteran Calvin Cole is court ordered into treatment and into the care of a VA trauma therapist in-training. Things become even more complicated when Calvin's father-in-law and a retired Vietnam Veteran, shows up on his doorstep having just been released from prison. As Calvin's plan to run from his past becomes even more challenging, he learns through the support of his community: tough love and compassion, that he must put himself back together again for his family -- and for himself.

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Daniel M. Kimmel

North Shore Movies

Oct 3, 2026

4/5

Grayhm intended the film to address issues of suicide and homelessness among veterans, but it turns out to be much more. "Sheepdog" is a sleeper that will amply reward those who have been hungering for a serious, grown-up movie.

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Sabina Dana Plasse

Film Threat

Apr 7, 2026

8/10

Sheepdog lingers long after watching, especially when you see someone struggling. Maybe you realize that not everyone’s downfall and self-affliction is just about themselves, but rather about something much larger brought on by dedicated service.

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Mark Jackson

Epoch Times

Jan 23, 2026

3.5/5

Where "Sheepdog" completely succeeds is in addressing veteran support. Veterans still fail to get the support they need and deserve. Kudos to Grayhm for shining a spotlight on this shameful aspect of American culture.

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Sarah Vincent

Sarah G Vincent Views

Jan 19, 2026

"Sheepdog" is at its strongest when it does not treat Calvin as if he is auditioning for a slot as a contemporary gender bended Tess of the D’Urbervilles.

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Robin Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Jan 16, 2026

B+

Multi-hat wearing Grayhm does well in each of his roles, directing his cast, and himself, with assurance.

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Laura Clifford

Reeling Reviews

Jan 16, 2026

B

meat and potatoes filmmaking on a well worn subject that succeeds with its realistic portrait of small town community and every day heroes.

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89erarmyvet

Feb 7, 2026

SHEEPDOG!!!! This movie was AWESOME!!! The best mental health military movie out on this planet. As a Veteran that suffers with PTSD, I saw some of the same tools used in the movie to cope are some of the same tools I'm taught to use. Great job on this movie. I surely hope this will be on Prime or Netflix.

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Bruce I

Jan 24, 2026

Very deep, honest, realistic, & compassionate 🙏

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josh

Jan 23, 2026

Another wonderful movie without a sex scene….. it sure is nice not being forced to watch porn in a room full of other people

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Jerry G

Jan 23, 2026

The movie had a great storyline, the acting was very good, and the movie made me realize how hard it is to come back from war and fitt back into civilian life.

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Burgundy S

Jan 21, 2026

Recommend to all mental health professionals or anyone who works with Veterans or active duty military. Very moving.

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Robert C.

Jan 21, 2026

The actors are phenomenal. I appreciated the way that the story was told. The audience is left with whatever impressions or biases they brought in them regarding the main character & through gradual reveals in the story, you begin to see the main character for who they truly are, the wounds they carry & the struggle in front of him. Truly impressive that Steven Grahym wrote, produced and acted in this. More importantly, he spent years talking to veterans in doing research for this.

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Synopsis

Decorated U.S. Army combat veteran Calvin Cole is court ordered into treatment and into the care of a VA trauma therapist in-training. Things become even more complicated when Calvin's father-in-law and a retired Vietnam Veteran, shows up on his doorstep having just been released from prison. As Calvin's plan to run from his past becomes even more challenging, he learns through the support of his community: tough love and compassion, that he must put himself back together again for his family -- and for himself.

Director: Steven Grayhm
Producer: Lynn K. D'Angona, Steven Grayhm, P. Colin Kane, Jose Martinez Jr.
Screenwriter: Steven Grayhm
Distributor: Allen Media Group Motion Pictures
Production Co: Team House Studios
Rating: R
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 16, 2026, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Feb 17, 2026
Runtime: 2h 9m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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