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Short Sharp Shock

6.719981h 40mMovieCrimeDrama

Gabriel, Bobby and Costa are old friends from Altona, a multicultural hood in Hamburg. Just out of prison, Gabriel wants to turn his back on crime, but the others continue to operate as petty criminals. Friendships are tested as the trio navigate a dark world of mafia bosses and deals gone wrong.

DirectorFatih Akin

WriterFatih Akin

ProducersStefan Schubert·Ralph Schwingel

Where to watch

MUBI

MUBI Amazon Channel

MUBI Amazon Channel

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Fatih Akin

Mehmet Kurtuluş

Mehmet Kurtuluş

Aleksandar Jovanović

Aleksandar Jovanović

Adam Bousdoukos

Adam Bousdoukos

Regula Grauwiller

Regula Grauwiller

İdil Üner

Ralph Herforth

Oscar Ortega Sánchez

Oscar Ortega Sánchez

Marc Hosemann

Cem Akin

Gabriels Bruder

Sükriye Dönmez

Mustafa Enver Akin

Gabriels Mutter

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Short Sharp Shock — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Short Sharp Shock?

Short Sharp Shock is streaming on MUBI in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Short Sharp Shock on Netflix?

No, Short Sharp Shock is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on MUBI.

Is Short Sharp Shock on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Short Sharp Shock isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on MUBI instead.

Where can I watch Short Sharp Shock for free?

Short Sharp Shock is available on MUBI in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.