Shadow World (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2016, Shadow World is a history and documentary film directed by Johan Grimonprez, running about 94 minutes. “Inside the global arms trade” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A detailed investigation into the political and economic interests that, since the beginning of the 20th century, have pulled the strings of the arms trade, hidden in the shadows, feeding the shameful corruption of politicians and government officials and promoting a state of permanent war throughout the world, while they cynically asked for a lasting and universal peace.
Who’s in it. Shadow World stars Andrew Feinstein as Self - Arms Industry Expert, David Leigh as Self - Journalist, Helen Garlick as Self - British Prosecutor and Riccardo Privitera as Self - Arms Dealer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Shadow World 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 Shadow World page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow World tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow World (2016)?
- In US, Shadow World 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 Shadow World worth watching?
- Shadow World holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shadow World?
- Shadow World stars Andrew Feinstein, David Leigh, Helen Garlick, Riccardo Privitera and Pierre Sprey.
- When was Shadow World released?
- Shadow World was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.