Shame
Brandon, a thirty-something man living in New York, eludes intimacy with women but feeds his deepest desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his younger sister temporarily moves into his apartment, stirring up bitter memories of their shared painful past, Brandon's life, like his fragile mind, gets out of control.
Where to watch Shame in United States
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Shame there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Shame streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Australia | Beamafilm, HBO Max | Google Play Movies, YouTube, Beamafilm |
| Germany | Joyn Plus, Arthaus+, Magenta TV+ | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Molotov TV, SFR Play | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , Filmin, HBO Max, Tivify | Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video | Claro video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, Plus GAGA Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| South Korea | Watcha, TVING | wavve, Google Play Movies |
About Shame
Shame is a 2011 English-language drama film directed by Steve McQueen. The cast is led by Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale. It has a runtime of 1h 42m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 3400 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Shame was produced by HanWay Films, See-Saw Films, and Lipsync Productions and made in Canada and United Kingdom. It was released on October 2, 2011, and carries a NC-17 certification. Made on a budget of about $7 million, it went on to gross $4 million worldwide.
- Director
- Steve McQueen
- Writers
- Abi Morgan, Steve McQueen
- Release date
- October 2, 2011
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- NC-17
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, United Kingdom
- Budget
- $7 million
- Box office
- $4 million
- Production
- HanWay Films, See-Saw Films, Lipsync Productions
Shame cast & crew
Shame was directed by Steve McQueen and written by Abi Morgan and Steve McQueen.
The cast features Michael Fassbender as Brandon, Carey Mulligan as Sissy, James Badge Dale as David, Nicole Beharie as Marianne, Lucy Walters as Woman on Subway Train, and Mari-Ange Ramirez as Alexa.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Harry Escott, cinematography is by Sean Bobbitt, and it was produced by Iain Canning and Emile Sherman.
Is Shame worth watching?
Shame holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 3,420 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 42m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, Shame is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shame
Shame isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Shame
Michael Fassbender
Brandon
Carey Mulligan
Sissy
James Badge Dale
David
Nicole Beharie
Marianne
Lucy Walters
Woman on Subway Train
Mari-Ange Ramirez
Alexa
Alex Manette
Steven
Hannah Ware
Samantha
Elizabeth Masucci
Elizabeth
Rachel Farrar
Rachel
Loren Omer
Loren
Lauren Tyrrell
Hostess
Shame — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shame in United States?
Shame is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
▸What language is Shame in?
Shame is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shame?
Shame runs 1 hours 42 minutes (102 minutes).
▸What is Shame rated?
Shame is rated NC-17. It holds a 6.9/10 audience score from 3,420 ratings.
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