Death of a Shadow (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2012, Death of a Shadow is a fantasy and romance film directed by Tom Van Avermaet, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. Soldier Nathan died during World War I. A strange collector imprisoned his shadow and gave him a new chance: a second life against 10000 captured shadows. It is love that guides him, as his purpose is to meet Sarah again, the woman he fell in love with before he died. But then he discovers that she's already in love with someone else, jealousy clouds his mind and pushes him towards a bitter decision, not without consequences.
Who’s in it. Death of a Shadow stars Matthias Schoenaerts as Nathan Rijckx, Laura Verlinden as Sarah Winters, Peter van den Eede as Collector Of Shadows and Benjamin Ramon as Daniel Hainaut.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Death of a Shadow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Death of a Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Death of a Shadow tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Death of a Shadow (2012)?
- In US, Death of a Shadow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Death of a Shadow worth watching?
- Death of a Shadow holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Death of a Shadow?
- Death of a Shadow stars Matthias Schoenaerts, Laura Verlinden, Peter van den Eede and Benjamin Ramon.
- When was Death of a Shadow released?
- Death of a Shadow was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.