The Shout
“A film of intense perversity - the madness of the mind.”
A traveller by the name of Crossley forces himself upon a musician and his wife in a lonely part of Devon, and uses the aboriginal magic he has learned to displace his host.
Where to watch The Shout in United States
AMC+ Amazon Channel
Criterion Channel
Fawesome
Shout! Factory TV
Plex
Tubi TVClick a service to open The Shout there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Shout streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Fawesome, Shout! Factory TV | — |
| United Kingdom | — | BFI Player, Apple TV Store |
| Canada | Criterion Channel, AMC+ Amazon Channel, Tubi TV, Plex | — |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin | — |
About The Shout
The Shout is a 1978 English-language thriller, mystery and horror film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski. The cast is led by Alan Bates, Susannah York, John Hurt. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 6.0/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Fawesome.
The Shout was produced by The Rank Organisation, Jeremy Thomas Productions, and National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC) and made in United Kingdom. It was released on June 16, 1978, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Jerzy Skolimowski
- Writers
- Michael Austin, Robert Graves, Jerzy Skolimowski
- Release date
- June 16, 1978
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Production
- The Rank Organisation, Jeremy Thomas Productions, National Film Finance Corporation (NFFC)
The Shout cast & crew
The Shout was directed by Jerzy Skolimowski and written by Michael Austin, Robert Graves, and Jerzy Skolimowski.
The cast features Alan Bates as Charles Crossley, Susannah York as Rachel Fielding, John Hurt as Anthony Fielding, Robert Stephens as Chief Medical Officer, Tim Curry as Robert Graves, and Julian Hough as Vicar.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tony Banks, cinematography is by Mike Molloy, and it was produced by Jeremy Thomas and Terry Glinwood.
Is The Shout worth watching?
The Shout holds an audience score of 6.0/10 from 127 ratings, a solidly received thriller films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy thriller, mystery, and horror, The Shout is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Shout
In United States, you can stream The Shout on AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Fawesome, Shout! Factory TV, and Plex. Click any service above to open it directly.
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 Shout
Alan Bates
Charles Crossley
Susannah York
Rachel Fielding
John Hurt
Anthony Fielding
Robert Stephens
Chief Medical Officer
Tim Curry
Robert Graves
Julian Hough
Vicar
Carol Drinkwater
Cobbler's Wife
John Rees
Inspector
Jim Broadbent
Fielder in Cowpat
Susan Wooldridge
Harriet
Nick Stringer
Cobbler
Peter Benson
Harry the Shepherd
The Shout — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Shout in United States?
The Shout is streaming on AMC+ Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, Fawesome, Shout! Factory TV in United States.
▸Is The Shout on AMC+ Amazon Channel?
Yes — The Shout is currently available on AMC+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸What language is The Shout in?
The Shout is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Shout?
The Shout runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is The Shout rated?
The Shout is rated R. It holds a 6.0/10 audience score from 127 ratings.
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