Shallow Grave (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1994, Shallow Grave is a thriller and crime film directed by Danny Boyle, running about 93 minutes. “What's a little murder among friends?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When David, Juliet, and Alex are searching for a fourth roommate for their flat, they settle on the aloof Hugo. However, they soon find Hugo dead, with a large sum of cash being among his belongings. The three friends decide to keep the money, dismembering and burying Hugo's body. However, their newfound fortune begins to corrode their friendships, with each roommate resorting to manipulation tactics to scam the others out of the money.
Who’s in it. Shallow Grave stars Kerry Fox as Juliet Miller, Christopher Eccleston as David Stephens, Ewan McGregor as Alex Law and Ken Stott as Detective Inspector McCall, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Shallow Grave has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shallow Grave page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shallow Grave tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shallow Grave (1994)?
- In US, Shallow Grave is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shallow Grave worth watching?
- Shallow Grave holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and crime. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shallow Grave?
- Shallow Grave stars Kerry Fox, Christopher Eccleston, Ewan McGregor, Ken Stott and Keith Allen.
- When was Shallow Grave released?
- Shallow Grave was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.