The Shadow (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1994, The Shadow is an action, thriller, fantasy and adventure film directed by Russell Mulcahy, running about 108 minutes. “The Shadow knows!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Based on the 1930's comic strip, puts the hero up against his arch enemy, 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 city's rescue with explosive results.
Who’s in it. The Shadow stars Alec Baldwin as Lamont Cranston / The Shadow, John Lone as Shiwan Khan, Penelope Ann Miller as Margo Lane and Peter Boyle as Moe Shrevnitz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Shadow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $48.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadow (1994)?
- In US, The Shadow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shadow worth watching?
- The Shadow holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, fantasy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow?
- The Shadow stars Alec Baldwin, John Lone, Penelope Ann Miller, Peter Boyle and Ian McKellen.
- When was The Shadow released?
- The Shadow was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.