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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

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Cast · Directed by John Cassavetes

Ben Carruthers
Ben Carruthers
Ben
Lelia Goldoni
Lelia Goldoni
Lelia
Hugh Hurd
Hugh Hurd
Hugh
Anthony Ray
Anthony Ray
Tony
Dennis Sallas
Dennis Sallas
Dennis
Tom Reese
Tom Reese
Tom
David Pokitillow
David Pokitillow
David
Rupert Crosse
Rupert Crosse
Rupert
Davey Jones
Davey Jones
Davey
Pir Marini
Pir Marini
Pir the Piano Player
Victoria Vargas
Victoria Vargas
Vickie
Jack Ackerman
Jack Ackerman
Jack

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Shadows — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shadows?

Shadows is streaming on HBO Max, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shadows on Netflix?

No, Shadows is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on HBO Max and YouTube TV.

Is Shadows on Amazon Prime Video?

Shadows isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Shadows for free?

Shadows is available on HBO Max and YouTube TV in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.