The Broken Shore (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5.7
Released in 2013, The Broken Shore is a crime film directed by Rowan Woods, running about 103 minutes. “The smallest towns hide the darkest secrets.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. An evocative crime thriller that captures the chilling action and sharp wit of Peter Temple's acclaimed novel The Broken Shore. In this gripping adaptation, Detective Joe Cashin uncovers a web of lies, betrayal and police corruption in a small coastal town where tensions are at boiling point and the shocking face behind the community's respectable mask is slowly unveiled.
Who’s in it. The Broken Shore stars Don Hany as Joe Cashin, Claudia Karvan as Helen Castleman, Anthony Hayes as Rick Hopgood and Erik Thomson as Steve Villani, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, The Broken Shore has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Broken Shore page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Broken Shore tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Broken Shore (2013)?
- In US, The Broken Shore is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Broken Shore worth watching?
- The Broken Shore holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Broken Shore?
- The Broken Shore stars Don Hany, Claudia Karvan, Anthony Hayes, Erik Thomson and Dan Wyllie.
- When was The Broken Shore released?
- The Broken Shore was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.