Shadows (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1988, Shadows is a drama film directed by Jerzy Kaszubowski, running about 101 minutes.
What it’s about. During the Second World War, tens of thousands of blonde, blue-eyed Polish children were snatched from their parents and given to German families. Lebensborn was part of Hitler's plan to expand the Aryan master race within the Third Reich. Eight-year old Jerzy returns home at the end of the war to a joyful reunion with his long-lost mother and grandfather. But problems arise as he is taunted by his peers and, longing for his missing father, burns with resentment for his new communist stepfather.
Who’s in it. Shadows stars Marzena Trybała as Maria Ostrowska, Sława Kwaśniewska as Martha, Eugeniusz Kujawski as Pastor and Bogusław Linda as Edward, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Shadows sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadows page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadows tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadows (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shadows change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shadows worth watching?
- Shadows holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shadows?
- Shadows stars Marzena Trybała, Sława Kwaśniewska, Eugeniusz Kujawski, Bogusław Linda and Jerzy Bińczycki.
- When was Shadows released?
- Shadows was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.