Shapeshifter (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 3.4
Released in 1999, Shapeshifter is a thriller, fantasy and family film directed by Philippe Browning, running about 90 minutes. “The Kid's Got The Power” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Alex Brown inherits the awesome task of saving his ex-secret agent parents and protecting the planet from evil powers bent on controlling the world's plutonium supply. To do this Alex uses his new found magical shapeshifting power.
Who’s in it. Shapeshifter stars Paul Nolan as Alex, Paul Alexander Nolan as Alex Brown, Bill MacDonald as Gelardis and Catherine Blythe as Cyberwitch, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.4/10, Shapeshifter has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shapeshifter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shapeshifter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shapeshifter (1999)?
- In US, Shapeshifter is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Full Moon Amazon Channel and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shapeshifter worth watching?
- Shapeshifter holds an audience score of 3.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shapeshifter?
- Shapeshifter stars Paul Nolan, Paul Alexander Nolan, Bill MacDonald, Catherine Blythe and Emmanuelle Vaugier.
- When was Shapeshifter released?
- Shapeshifter was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.