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Shadows

6.919601h 27mPGMovieDrama

The relationship between Lelia, a light-skinned black woman, and Tony, a white man is put in jeopardy when Tony meets Lelia’s darker-skinned jazz singer brother, Hugh, and discovers that her racial heritage is not what he thought it was.

DirectorJohn Cassavetes

WriterJohn Cassavetes

ProducersMaurice McEndree·Nikos Papatakis

Where to watch

Criterion Channel

Criterion Channel

Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Cassavetes

Ben Carruthers

Lelia Goldoni

Hugh Hurd

Anthony Ray

Dennis Sallas

Tom Reese

David Pokitillow

David Pokitillow

Rupert Crosse

Davey Jones

Pir Marini

Pir the Piano Player

Victoria Vargas

Victoria Vargas

Jack Ackerman

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Shadows — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shadows?

Shadows is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shadows on Netflix?

No, Shadows is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Shadows on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shadows isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Shadows for free?

Shadows is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.