Shame (2011)
A man's carefully constructed life unravels when his sister's arrival forces him to confront a shared, painful past.
Brandon, a thirty-something man living in New York, eludes intimacy with women but feeds his deepest desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his younger sister temporarily moves into his apartment, stirring up bitter memories of their shared painful past, Brandon's life, like his fragile mind, gets out of control.
How intense is Shame?
Shame has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated NC-17.
What Shame feels like
- Tone
- grittybleakintimatemelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream Shame
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is Shame for you?
Is Shame scary?
No. Shame is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is Shame gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is Shame sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is Shame OK for kids?
It is rated NC-17, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is Shame?
Shame runs 1h 42m.
Where can I stream Shame?
Shame is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does Shame have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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