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Shallow Grave

1994·Movie·R·93 min·7.0(1,141)

What's a little murder among friends?

When David, Juliet, and Alex find their new roommate dead with a large sum of money, they agree to hide the body and keep the cash. However, this newfound fortune gradually corrodes their friendship.

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About Shallow Grave

Shallow Grave is a 1994 English-language crime and thriller film directed by Danny Boyle. The cast is led by Ewan McGregor, Christopher Eccleston, Kerry Fox. It has a runtime of 1h 33m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 1100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Shallow Grave was produced by The Glasgow Film Fund, Figment Films, and Film Four International and made in United Kingdom. It was released on December 22, 1994, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $3 million, it went on to gross $20 million worldwide.

Director
Danny Boyle
Writers
John Hodge
Release date
December 22, 1994
Original language
English
Age rating
R
Status
Released
Country
United Kingdom
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$20 million
Production
The Glasgow Film Fund, Figment Films, Film Four International
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Shallow Grave cast & crew

Shallow Grave was directed by Danny Boyle and written by John Hodge.

The cast features Ewan McGregor as Alex Law, Christopher Eccleston as David Stephens, Kerry Fox as Juliet Miller, Ken Stott as Detective Inspector McCall, Keith Allen as Hugo, and Colin McCredie as Cameron.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Simon Boswell, cinematography is by Brian Tufano, and it was produced by Andrew Macdonald and Allan Scott.

Is Shallow Grave worth watching?

Shallow Grave holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 1,141 ratings, a solidly received crime films.

At 1h 33m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy crime and thriller, Shallow Grave is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Shallow Grave

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Cast of Shallow Grave

Ewan McGregor

Ewan McGregor

Alex Law

Christopher Eccleston

Christopher Eccleston

David Stephens

Kerry Fox

Kerry Fox

Juliet Miller

Ken Stott

Ken Stott

Detective Inspector McCall

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

Hugo

Colin McCredie

Colin McCredie

Cameron

Peter Mullan

Peter Mullan

Andy

Gary Lewis

Gary Lewis

Visitor

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Frances Low

Doctor

No photo

Robert David MacDonald

Lumsden

Tony Curran

Tony Curran

Travel Agent

John Hodge

John Hodge

DC Mitchell

Shallow Grave — FAQs

Where can I watch Shallow Grave in United States?

Shallow Grave 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 Shallow Grave in?

Shallow Grave is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Shallow Grave?

Shallow Grave runs 1 hours 33 minutes (93 minutes).

What is Shallow Grave rated?

Shallow Grave is rated R. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 1,141 ratings.

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