Shame (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 2011, Shame is a drama film directed by Steve McQueen, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Brandon, a thirty-something man living in New York, eludes intimacy with women but feeds his deepest desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his younger sister temporarily moves into his apartment, stirring up bitter memories of their shared painful past, Brandon's life, like his fragile mind, gets out of control.
Who’s in it. Shame stars Michael Fassbender as Brandon, Carey Mulligan as Sissy, James Badge Dale as David and Nicole Beharie as Marianne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, Shame has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $3.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shame page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shame tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shame (2011)?
- In US, Shame is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shame worth watching?
- Shame holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shame?
- Shame stars Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nicole Beharie and Lucy Walters.
- When was Shame released?
- Shame was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.