Shame (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film
Released in 2006, Shame is a notable film directed by Mohammed Naqvi.
What it’s about. Mukhtaran Mai was an ordinary woman living in a small village in Pakistan until her extraordinary courage turned an ugly incident into international news and made her a role model for women in the Middle East. Mukhtaran's younger brother became involved with a girl from a neighboring village, and when tribal leaders learned of the boy's indiscretion, they decided both he and his family should be punished. While the boy was beaten and sexually assaulted by men from the neighboring tribe, they didn't stop there -- they also gang raped Mukhtaran, with the complicity of her father and uncle. Under such circumstances, most Muslim women in Pakistan are expected to kill themselves to separate themselves from the shame the assault places on their families, but Mukhtaran refused to do so -- she reported the crime to the police and insisted that the men who attacked her be brought to justice, including a holy man who was involved in the rape.
Who’s in it. Shame stars Mukhtaran Mai, Faiz Buy Mastoi, Mohammed Naqvi and Taj Mastoi, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shame page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shame (2006)?
- In US, Shame is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in Shame?
- Shame stars Mukhtaran Mai, Faiz Buy Mastoi, Mohammed Naqvi, Taj Mastoi and Nicholas Kristof.
- When was Shame released?
- Shame was released in 2006.