Shadrach (1998): cast, story & where to watch
1998 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 1998, Shadrach is a drama film directed by Susanna Styron, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. In 1935, 99-year-old former slave Shadrach asks to be buried on the soil where he was born to slavery, and that land is owned by the large Dabney family, consisting of Vernon, Trixie and their seven children, and to bury a black man on that land is a violation of strict Virginia law.
Who’s in it. Shadrach stars Harvey Keitel as Vernon, Andie MacDowell as Trixie, Martin Sheen as Narrator (voice) and John Franklin Sawyer as Shadrach, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Shadrach has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $20.2K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadrach page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadrach tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadrach (1998)?
- In US, Shadrach is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadrach worth watching?
- Shadrach holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shadrach?
- Shadrach stars Harvey Keitel, Andie MacDowell, Martin Sheen, John Franklin Sawyer and Scott Terra.
- When was Shadrach released?
- Shadrach was released in 1998, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.