Shadows (1922): cast, story & where to watch
1922 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1922, Shadows is a drama film directed by Tom Forman, running about 68 minutes. “The greatest story ever told in motion pictures” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Yen Sin, a humble Chinese, is washed ashore after a storm and finds himself an outsider in the deeply Christian fishing community of Urkey. Yen Sin elects to stay, despite his status as a despised 'heathen', only to reveal hypocrisy amid the self-righteous township.
Who’s in it. Shadows stars Lon Chaney as Yen Sin, Marguerite De La Motte as Sympathy Gibbs, Harrison Ford as John Malden and John St. Polis as Nate Snow, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Shadows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadows (1922)?
- In US, Shadows is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel and MGM Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadows worth watching?
- Shadows holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadows?
- Shadows stars Lon Chaney, Marguerite De La Motte, Harrison Ford, John St. Polis and Walter Long.
- When was Shadows released?
- Shadows was released in 1922, with a runtime of about 68 minutes.