Shock to the System (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2006, Shock to the System is a thriller, drama, crime and mystery film directed by Ron Oliver, running about 91 minutes. “Some secrets kill.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After the mysterious demise of a client, private detective Donald Strachey infiltrates a therapy group for gay people who want to become straight. He takes on the group's founder to prove that his client's death was not a suicide.
Who’s in it. Shock to the System stars Chad Allen as Donald Strachey, Sebastian Spence as Timmy Callahan, Michael Woods as Dr. Trevor Cornell and Morgan Fairchild as Phyllis Hale, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Shock to the System has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Here TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shock to the System page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shock to the System tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shock to the System (2006)?
- In US, Shock to the System is available to stream on YouTube TV and Here TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shock to the System worth watching?
- Shock to the System holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shock to the System?
- Shock to the System stars Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, Michael Woods, Morgan Fairchild and Daryl Shuttleworth.
- When was Shock to the System released?
- Shock to the System was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.