Seat in Shadow (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2016, Seat in Shadow is a drama film directed by Henry Coombes, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. Young Ben is having boyfriend troubles again, so his grandma introduces him to Albert, an eccentric Glasgow painter who doubles as an unconventional, Jung-inspired psychotherapist. But their therapy sessions end up revealing as much about Albert as they do about Ben in this twisted, sexual comedy. Filmed on location in Glasgow, "Seat In Shadow" is the debut feature from writer/ director Henry Coombes. The film received its world premiere at Edinburgh International Film Festival and also played Berlin International Film Festival and BFI Flare. This is a witty study of social mores and sexual excess where the boundaries between doctor and patient, artist and muse become increasingly blurred.
Who’s in it. Seat in Shadow stars David Sillars as Albert, Marcella Mclntosh as Granny, Jonathan Leslie as Ben and Jo McQuaid as Ginger Jo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Seat in Shadow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Dekkoo and Dekkoo Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Seat in Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Seat in Shadow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Seat in Shadow (2016)?
- In US, Seat in Shadow is available to stream on Dekkoo and Dekkoo Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Seat in Shadow worth watching?
- Seat in Shadow holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Seat in Shadow?
- Seat in Shadow stars David Sillars, Marcella Mclntosh, Jonathan Leslie, Jo McQuaid and Lee Partridge.
- When was Seat in Shadow released?
- Seat in Shadow was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.