Shadow Play (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1996, Shadow Play is a comedy and drama film directed by Martine Dugowson, running about 111 minutes.
What it’s about. Ada and Lise are both costume designers, the first is around 20, the other around 30. Both are working hard on their break through. There are also jobs for the movies. This is where Lise meets producer Alphonse, who is nearly 20 years older than she. Because he is unhappy with his girlfriend a secret relationship evolves. Ada has problems as well, but she's not the only one. There are also the young Emma and Nina, as well as Yves and Guido - enough people to get into complicated relationship entanglements.
Who’s in it. Shadow Play stars Helena Bonham Carter as Ada, Romane Bohringer as Lisa, Marie Trintignant as Nina and Elsa Zylberstein as Emma, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Shadow Play has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow Play page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow Play tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow Play (1996)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shadow Play change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shadow Play worth watching?
- Shadow Play holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shadow Play?
- Shadow Play stars Helena Bonham Carter, Romane Bohringer, Marie Trintignant, Elsa Zylberstein and Yvan Attal.
- When was Shadow Play released?
- Shadow Play was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.