The Shadow (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1940, The Shadow is an action, drama, crime and science fiction film directed by James W. Horne, running about 285 minutes. “WRAPPED IN MYSTERY! LOADED WITH THRILLS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Shadow battles a villain known as The Black Tiger, who has the power to make himself invisible and is trying to take over the world with his death ray.
Who’s in it. The Shadow stars Victor Jory as Lamont Cranston, aka 'The Shadow', Veda Ann Borg as Margo Lane, Roger Moore as Harry Vincent and Robert Fiske as Stanford Marshall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Shadow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadow (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Shadow change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Shadow worth watching?
- The Shadow holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, drama, crime and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow?
- The Shadow stars Victor Jory, Veda Ann Borg, Roger Moore, Robert Fiske and John Paul Jones.
- When was The Shadow released?
- The Shadow was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 285 minutes.