The Shadow Within (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 1970, The Shadow Within is a drama film directed by Yoshitaro Nomura, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. When a married man begins an affair with a woman from his past, he comes to suspect her young son intends to murder him.
Who’s in it. The Shadow Within stars Shima Iwashita as Yasuko Koiso, Gō Katō as Yukio Hamajima, Mayumi Ogawa as Keiko Hamajima and Yûsuke Takita as Hamajima's uncle, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Shadow Within has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shadow Within page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shadow Within tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shadow Within (1970)?
- In US, The Shadow Within is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Shadow Within worth watching?
- The Shadow Within holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shadow Within?
- The Shadow Within stars Shima Iwashita, Gō Katō, Mayumi Ogawa, Yûsuke Takita and Kaneko Iwasaki.
- When was The Shadow Within released?
- The Shadow Within was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.