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Shame

1988·Movie
1h 34min·R
73
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Violence8
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Cathartic and moving

  • Catharsis8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Their town has a secret...

Hardened prosecutor Asta Cadell leaves home for a road trip down the coast of Australia. But Cadell's relaxing ride turns tense when her motorcycle malfunctions and she makes a pit stop in a remote town. Cadell meets teen Elizabeth Curtis, who confides that she has just been raped, and Cadell helps the young woman report the crime to the authorities. When police corruption stands in the way of justice, she takes matters into her own hands.
Australian DramaRape-RevengeVigilante JusticeSocial CommentaryPsychological TensionCrime & PoliticsFemale ProtagonistRural Setting

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Shame legally?

Shame is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Shout! Factory TV, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Shame worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shame rated?

RViolenceSexual content

It's rated R in the United States. Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Shame?

1 h 34 min

Shame runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is Shame in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Australia.

In how many countries can I watch Shame?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shame in 14 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Shame use?

R-Rated OpeningSingle TearDark and Troubled PastFan DisserviceThe RevealContemplative BossGay CruisingSexual KarmaNoodle IncidentAll Men Are PervertsPromiscuity After RapeThe Pornomancerand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 storytelling tropes for Shame, including R-Rated Opening, Single Tear, Dark and Troubled Past.