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Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery

2006Movie1 h 31 min

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

An intriguing, tense crime movie about everyday modern life and mystery.

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Some secrets kill.

When hard boiled private eye Donald Strachey finds his latest client dead, an apparent suicide, Albany’s favorite gay detective smells a rat and decides to take matters into his own hands. With the help of his straight-laced but adoring husband Tim and his occasionally too-eager assistant Kenny, Strachey’s investigation leads him on a dark and dangerous trail into the world of "gay conversion therapy".

Feels like

  • Gay Detective
  • Mystery Thriller
  • Conversion Therapy
  • LGBTQ+ Themes
  • Independent Film
  • Crime Investigation
  • Character-Driven
  • Social Commentary
  • Dialogue-Heavy

Cast

Crew

Directed by
Ron Oliver
Produced by
Kirk Shaw
Music by
Peter Allen

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Facts

August 4, 2006 · 1 h 31 min · Sexual Content, Strong Language

Released
August 4, 2006
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Available in
38 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

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Where can I stream Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?

In the United States, Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery streams on Here TV, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 54).