Shadow of the Thin Man
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High society sleuths Nick and Nora Charles run into a variety of shady characters while investigating a race-track murder.
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Where is Shadow of the Thin Man streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store |
About Shadow of the Thin Man
Shadow of the Thin Man is a 1941 English-language comedy, crime and mystery film directed by W.S. Van Dyke. The cast is led by William Powell, Myrna Loy, Barry Nelson. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Shadow of the Thin Man was produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on November 21, 1941, and carries a NR certification. Made on a budget of about $1 million, it went on to gross $2 million worldwide.
- Director
- W.S. Van Dyke
- Writers
- Harry Kurnitz, Irving Brecher
- Release date
- November 21, 1941
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NR
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $1 million
- Box office
- $2 million
- Production
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Shadow of the Thin Man cast & crew
Shadow of the Thin Man was directed by W.S. Van Dyke and written by Harry Kurnitz and Irving Brecher.
The cast features William Powell as Nick Charles, Myrna Loy as Nora Charles, Barry Nelson as Paul Clarke, Donna Reed as Molly Ford, Sam Levene as Lieutenant Abrams, and Alan Baxter as Whitey Barrow.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by William H. Daniels.
Is Shadow of the Thin Man worth watching?
Shadow of the Thin Man holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 120 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed comedy films.
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy comedy, crime, and mystery, Shadow of the Thin Man is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shadow of the Thin Man
Shadow of the Thin Man isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
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Cast of Shadow of the Thin Man
William Powell
Nick Charles
Myrna Loy
Nora Charles
Barry Nelson
Paul Clarke
Donna Reed
Molly Ford
Sam Levene
Lieutenant Abrams
Alan Baxter
Whitey Barrow
Henry O'Neill
Jason Sculley
Richard Hall
Nick Charles Jr.
Stella Adler
Claire Porter
Loring Smith
Link Stephens
Joseph Anthony
Fred Macy
Lou Lubin
Rainbow Benny
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Shadow of the Thin Man — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shadow of the Thin Man in United States?
Shadow of the Thin Man is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Shadow of the Thin Man in?
Shadow of the Thin Man is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shadow of the Thin Man?
Shadow of the Thin Man runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
▸What is Shadow of the Thin Man rated?
Shadow of the Thin Man is rated NR. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 120 ratings.
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