Under the Shadow (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2016, Under the Shadow is a thriller, drama, war and horror film directed by Babak Anvari, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. After Shideh's building is hit by a missile during the Iran-Iraq War, a superstitious neighbor suggests that the missile was cursed and might be carrying malevolent Middle-Eastern spirits. She becomes convinced a supernatural force within the building is attempting to possess her daughter Dorsa, and she has no choice but to confront these forces if she is to save her daughter and herself.
Who’s in it. Under the Shadow stars Narges Rashidi as Shideh, Avin Manshadi as Dorsa, Bobby Naderi as Iraj and Ray Haratian as Mr. Ebrahimi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Under the Shadow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Under the Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Under the Shadow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Under the Shadow (2016)?
- In US, Under the Shadow is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Under the Shadow worth watching?
- Under the Shadow holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, war and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Under the Shadow?
- Under the Shadow stars Narges Rashidi, Avin Manshadi, Bobby Naderi, Ray Haratian and Hamid Djavadan.
- When was Under the Shadow released?
- Under the Shadow was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.