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Shades

1982Movie

1999: A tower block contains youths ‘bought off’ by the government, in a climate of microchip-created endless leisure, who experience (often pornographic) virtual reality-style fantasies by donning the titular ‘shades’, until a 1980s theme…

DirectorBill Hays
WriterStephen Lowe

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Cast · Directed by Bill Hays

TCTracey Childs
Tracey Childs
Sheena
FGFrancesca Gonshaw
Francesca Gonshaw
Julie
NPNeil Pearson
Neil Pearson
Adam
SM
Stuart MacKenzie
Joe
EM
Emily Moore
Kate
SMShelagh McLeod
Shelagh McLeod
Diana
TBTony Benn
Tony Benn
Self (archive footage)
HC
Helen Caldicott
Self (archive footage)
MF
Michael Feldman
Tony

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Shades — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shades?

Shades isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Shades on Netflix?

No, Shades is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Shades on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shades isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Shades for free?

Shades isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Shades?

Shades hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around June 29, 1982. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.