The Shadow
“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.
Where to watch The Shadow in United States
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Apple TV Store
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open The Shadow there. Availability last verified on June 23, 2026.
Where is The Shadow streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, FOD |
About The Shadow
The Shadow is a 1994 English-language fantasy, action and crime film directed by Russell Mulcahy. The cast is led by Alec Baldwin, John Lone, Penelope Ann Miller. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 600 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
The Shadow was produced by Bregman/Baer Productions and Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on July 1, 1994, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $25 million, it went on to gross $48 million worldwide.
- Director
- Russell Mulcahy
- Writers
- David Koepp
- Release date
- July 1, 1994
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $25 million
- Box office
- $48 million
- Production
- Bregman/Baer Productions, Universal Pictures
The Shadow cast & crew
The Shadow was directed by Russell Mulcahy and written by David Koepp.
The cast features Alec Baldwin as Lamont Cranston / The Shadow, John Lone as Shiwan Khan, Penelope Ann Miller as Margo Lane, Peter Boyle as Moe Shrevnitz, Ian McKellen as Dr. Reinhardt Lane, and Tim Curry as Farley Claymore.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Stephen H. Burum, and it was produced by Martin Bregman and Willi Bär.
Is The Shadow worth watching?
The Shadow holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 568 ratings, a solidly received fantasy films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy fantasy, action, and crime, The Shadow is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Shadow
The Shadow 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.
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 The Shadow
Alec Baldwin
Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
John Lone
Shiwan Khan
Penelope Ann Miller
Margo Lane
Peter Boyle
Moe Shrevnitz
Ian McKellen
Dr. Reinhardt Lane
Tim Curry
Farley Claymore
Jonathan Winters
Wainwright Barth
Sab Shimono
Dr. Roy Tam
Brady Tsurutani
Tulku
James Hong
Li Peng
Joseph Maher
Isaac Newboldt
John Kapelos
Duke Rollins
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The Shadow — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Shadow in United States?
The Shadow 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 The Shadow in?
The Shadow is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Shadow?
The Shadow runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is The Shadow rated?
The Shadow is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 568 ratings.
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