Shivers (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, Shivers is a drama film directed by Wojciech Marczewski, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. A boy comes of age under an oppressive, cruel socialist government and watches as it slowly but surely distorts his family, his school and even his own thoughts.
Who’s in it. Shivers stars Tomasz Hudziec as Tomek Zukowski, Teresa Marczewska as Girl guide, Marek Kondrat as Tutor and Zdzisław Wardejn as Inspector, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Shivers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Klassiki. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shivers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shivers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shivers (1981)?
- In US, Shivers is available to stream on Klassiki. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shivers worth watching?
- Shivers holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shivers?
- Shivers stars Tomasz Hudziec, Teresa Marczewska, Marek Kondrat, Zdzisław Wardejn and Władysław Kowalski.
- When was Shivers released?
- Shivers was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.