Shame (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1988, Shame is a drama film directed by Steve Jodrell, running about 94 minutes. “Their town has a secret...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A stranger, Asta Cadell limps into an outback town on a crippled motorcycle. Trapped while she waits for repairs, Asta stays at the garage of Tim Curtis. The outsider soon discovers that Tim's young daughter Lizzie is the latest victim of the local sport: gang rape.
Who’s in it. Shame stars Deborra-Lee Furness as Asta Cadell, Simone Buchanan as Lizzie Curtis, David Franklin as Danny Fiske and Bill McCluskey as Ross, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Shame has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. 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 (1988)?
- In US, Shame is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shame worth watching?
- Shame holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shame?
- Shame stars Deborra-Lee Furness, Simone Buchanan, David Franklin, Bill McCluskey and Allison Taylor.
- When was Shame released?
- Shame was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.