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The Glass Shield

5.219941h 50mMovieDramaActionThriller

J.J. is a rookie in the Sheriff's Department and the first black officer at that station. Racial tensions run high in the department as some of J.J.'s fellow officers resent his presence. His only real friend is the other new trooper, the…

DirectorCharles Burnett
WritersCharles Burnett·Ned Welsh
ProducersCarolyn Schroeder·Chet Walker

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Charles Burnett

MBMichael Boatman
Michael Boatman
Dep. J.J. Johnson
LPLori Petty
Lori Petty
Dep. Deborah Fields
ICIce Cube
Ice Cube
Theodore 'Teddy' Woods
EAErich Anderson
Erich Anderson
D.A. Ira Kern
BCBernie Casey
Bernie Casey
James Locket
RARichard Anderson
Richard Anderson
Watch Cmmdr. Clarence Massey
EGElliott Gould
Elliott Gould
Greenspan
VDVictoria Dillard
Victoria Dillard
Barbara Simms
MIMichael Ironside
Michael Ironside
Det. Gene Baker
NNNatalija Nogulich
Natalija Nogulich
Judge Helen Lewis
WJWanda De Jesus
Wanda De Jesus
Carmen Munoz
MGMichael Gregory
Michael Gregory
Dep. Roy Bush

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The Glass Shield — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Glass Shield?

The Glass Shield isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Glass Shield on Netflix?

No, The Glass Shield is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Is The Glass Shield on Amazon Prime Video?

The Glass Shield isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Glass Shield for free?

The Glass Shield isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video.