Shooting the Past (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1999, Shooting the Past is a drama and history film directed by Stephen Poliakoff, running about 186 minutes.
What it’s about. A US property developer realises that he has a battle on his hands when he tries to renovate a London building containing a vast photographic collection and discovers that the library employees will resort to anything to thwart him.
Who’s in it. Shooting the Past stars Lindsay Duncan as Marilyn Truman, Timothy Spall as Oswald Bates, Liam Cunningham as Christopher Anderson and Billie Whitelaw as Veronica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Shooting the Past has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shooting the Past page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shooting the Past tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shooting the Past (1999)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shooting the Past change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shooting the Past worth watching?
- Shooting the Past holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shooting the Past?
- Shooting the Past stars Lindsay Duncan, Timothy Spall, Liam Cunningham, Billie Whitelaw and Emilia Fox.
- When was Shooting the Past released?
- Shooting the Past was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 186 minutes.