Shame (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 1968, Shame is a drama and war film directed by Ingmar Bergman, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. In the midst of a civil war, former violinists Jan and Eva Rosenberg, who have a tempestuous marriage, run a farm on a rural island. In spite of their best efforts to escape their homeland, the war impinges on every aspect of their lives.
Who’s in it. Shame stars Liv Ullmann as Eva Rosenberg, Max von Sydow as Jan Rosenberg, Sigge Fürst as Filip and Gunnar Björnstrand as Mr. Jacobi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Shame has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shame page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shame tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shame (1968)?
- In US, Shame is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shame worth watching?
- Shame holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and war. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shame?
- Shame stars Liv Ullmann, Max von Sydow, Sigge Fürst, Gunnar Björnstrand and Birgitta Valberg.
- When was Shame released?
- Shame was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.