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The Shadow

1994·Movie
1h 48min·PG-13
51
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.1Metacritic506.9Rotten Tomatoes38%45%

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Good for friends night · party vibe · teens

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About

Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?

Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world by holding a city to ransom using an atom bomb. Using his powers of invisibility and "the power to cloud men's minds", The Shadow comes blazing to the rescue with explosive results.
Pulp ActionSuperhero1930s SettingMind ControlVillainous PlotVisual SpectacleHomageComic Book Adaptation

Crew

Directed by:
Russell Mulcahy
Written by:
David Koepp
Produced by:
Martin Bregman, Willi Bär, Michael Bregman
Composed by:
Jerry Goldsmith

Sequels and Prequels

The Shadow Strikes
The Shadow Strikes (1937)
GoodWatch score 63
International Crime
International Crime (1938)
GoodWatch score 40
The Shadow
The Shadow (1940)
GoodWatch score 70
The Shadow Returns
The Shadow Returns (1946)
GoodWatch score 56
Behind the Mask
Behind the Mask (1946)
GoodWatch score 52
The Missing Lady
The Missing Lady (1946)
GoodWatch score 51
The Shadow
The Shadow (1994)
GoodWatch score 51

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Questions about The Shadow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Shadow?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Shadow from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Shadow worth watching?

51
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 51 (IMDb 6.1, Rotten Tomatoes 38%, and Metacritic 50). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (44).

Is The Shadow okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is The Shadow plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and spectacle (8 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.

What tropes does The Shadow use?

Catapult NightmareProduct PlacementNice Job Fixing It, Villain!Don't Think, FeelCool CarBrought Down to NormalBetter to Die than Be KilledCompelling VoiceBig ApplesaucePretty in MinkCanon WeldingFate Worse than Deathand 121 more

TV Tropes lists 133 tropes for it, including Catapult Nightmare, Product Placement, and Nice Job Fixing It, Villain!.