Short Sharp Shock (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 1998, Short Sharp Shock is a thriller and drama film directed by Fatih Akın, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. Three friends get caught in a life of major crime.
Who’s in it. Short Sharp Shock stars Mehmet Kurtuluş as Gabriel, Aleksandar Jovanović as Bobby, Adam Bousdoukos as Costa and Regula Grauwiller as Alice, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Short Sharp Shock has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Short Sharp Shock page.
If you liked it. Fans of Short Sharp Shock tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Short Sharp Shock (1998)?
- In US, Short Sharp Shock is available to stream on MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Short Sharp Shock worth watching?
- Short Sharp Shock holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Short Sharp Shock?
- Short Sharp Shock stars Mehmet Kurtuluş, Aleksandar Jovanović, Adam Bousdoukos, Regula Grauwiller and İdil Üner.
- When was Short Sharp Shock released?
- Short Sharp Shock was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.