Shadows (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1960, Shadows is a drama and romance film directed by John Cassavetes, running about 87 minutes. “A film not to be missed.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The relationship between Lelia, a light-skinned black woman, and Tony, a white man is put in jeopardy when Tony meets Lelia’s darker-skinned jazz singer brother, Hugh, and discovers that her racial heritage is not what he thought it was.
Who’s in it. Shadows stars Ben Carruthers as Ben, Lelia Goldoni as Lelia, Hugh Hurd as Hugh and Anthony Ray as Tony, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Shadows has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadows (1960)?
- In US, Shadows is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shadows worth watching?
- Shadows holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shadows?
- Shadows stars Ben Carruthers, Lelia Goldoni, Hugh Hurd, Anthony Ray and Dennis Sallas.
- When was Shadows released?
- Shadows was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 87 minutes.