In the Shadow (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2012, In the Shadow is a drama and crime film directed by David Ondříček, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. In the former Czechoslovakia, 1950s, police captain Hakl investigates a jewelery robbery. An opened safe deposit leads to a known burglar. What seems an easy case soon starts to tangle. When he is called off the case, he continues on his own. The investigation leads him onto thin ice. Can he beat a stronger enemy and save his family and his own life?
Who’s in it. In the Shadow stars Ivan Trojan as Hakl, Sebastian Koch as Zenke, Soňa Norisová as Jitka and David Švehlík as poručík Petr Beňo Beňovský, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, In the Shadow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch In the Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of In the Shadow tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch In the Shadow (2012)?
- In US, In the Shadow is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is In the Shadow worth watching?
- In the Shadow holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in In the Shadow?
- In the Shadow stars Ivan Trojan, Sebastian Koch, Soňa Norisová, David Švehlík and Jiří Štěpnička.
- When was In the Shadow released?
- In the Shadow was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.