Shadows
“A film not to be missed.”
The relationship between Lelia, a light-skinned black woman, and Tony, a white man is put in jeopardy when Tony meets Lelia’s darker-skinned jazz singer brother, Hugh, and discovers that her racial heritage is not what he thought it was.
Where to watch Shadows in United States
Can I watch Shadows in United States? Yes — you can stream Shadows in United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Shadows there. Availability last verified on October 20, 2026.
Where is Shadows streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
| Japan | U-NEXT | — |
About Shadows
Shadows is a 1960 English-language drama film directed by John Cassavetes. The cast is led by Ben Carruthers, Lelia Goldoni, Hugh Hurd. It has a runtime of 1h 27m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.
Shadows was produced by Lion International and made in United States of America. It was released on October 14, 1960, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- John Cassavetes
- Writers
- John Cassavetes
- Release date
- October 14, 1960
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Lion International
Shadows cast & crew
Shadows was directed by John Cassavetes and written by John Cassavetes.
The cast features Ben Carruthers as Ben, Lelia Goldoni as Lelia, Hugh Hurd as Hugh, Anthony Ray as Tony, Dennis Sallas as Dennis, and Tom Reese as Tom.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Charles Mingus, cinematography is by Erich Kollmar, and it was produced by Maurice McEndree and Nikos Papatakis.
Is Shadows worth watching?
Shadows holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 279 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 27m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, Shadows is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shadows
In United States, you can stream Shadows on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, and HBO Max, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Shadows
Ben Carruthers
Ben
Lelia Goldoni
Lelia
Hugh Hurd
Hugh
Anthony Ray
Tony
Dennis Sallas
Dennis
Tom Reese
Tom
David Pokitillow
David
Rupert Crosse
Rupert
Davey Jones
Davey
Pir Marini
Pir the Piano Player
Victoria Vargas
Vickie
Jack Ackerman
Jack
Shadows — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shadows in United States?
Shadows is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, HBO Max in United States.
▸Is Shadows on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes — Shadows is currently available on HBO Max Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is Shadows in?
Shadows is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shadows?
Shadows runs 1 hours 27 minutes (87 minutes).
▸What is Shadows rated?
Shadows is rated PG. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 279 ratings.
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