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The Glass Shield

5.219941h 50mPG-13MovieDramaActionThriller

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·Thomas S. Byrnes

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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 is streaming on Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Glass Shield on Netflix?

No, The Glass Shield is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Hoopla.

Is The Glass Shield on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch The Glass Shield for free?

The Glass Shield is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.