Shank (2010): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2010, Shank is an action, thriller and drama film directed by Mo Ali, running about 90 minutes. “If you're not one of us, you're a victim.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Mo Ali’s futuristic knife-crime drama brings the dystopian environment of CHILDREN OF MEN and DISTRICT 13 to London’s East 17. SHANK delivers a ruthless vision of forthcoming urban life, where guns have been superseded by knives and are fiercely wielded by aimless youths. Amidst the chaos is the Paper Chazers gang, a rare morally conscious group who trade scavenged food for money. After Chazers gang member, Junior (Kedar Williams-Stirling), witnesses his brother, murder he must decide whether to get revenge of stick to the gangs moral code... In this superbly paced and artistic film, present-day social issues, and murky city streets, provide a perfect canvas for imagination and action.

Who’s in it. Shank stars Kedar Williams-Stirling as Junior, Ashley Thomas as Rager, Adam Deacon as Kickz and Michael Socha as Craze, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Shank has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shank page.

If you liked it. Fans of Shank 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.