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The Shadow

6.119941h 48mPG-13MovieFantasyActionCrime

Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world by holding a city to ransom using an atom bomb. Using his powers of invisibility and "the power to cloud men's minds",…

DirectorRussell Mulcahy
WriterDavid Koepp
ProducersWilli Bär·Martin Bregman

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Russell Mulcahy

Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin
Lamont Cranston / The Shadow
John Lone
John Lone
Shiwan Khan
Penelope Ann Miller
Penelope Ann Miller
Margo Lane
Peter Boyle
Peter Boyle
Moe Shrevnitz
Ian McKellen
Ian McKellen
Dr. Reinhardt Lane
Tim Curry
Tim Curry
Farley Claymore
Jonathan Winters
Jonathan Winters
Wainwright Barth
Sab Shimono
Sab Shimono
Dr. Roy Tam
Brady Tsurutani
Brady Tsurutani
Tulku
James Hong
James Hong
Li Peng
Joseph Maher
Joseph Maher
Isaac Newboldt
John Kapelos
John Kapelos
Duke Rollins

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The Shadow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shadow?

The Shadow isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Shadow on Netflix?

No, The Shadow is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Shadow on Amazon Prime Video?

The Shadow 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 The Shadow for free?

The Shadow is available to stream free (with ads) on YouTube Free in United States.

Is there a sequel to The Shadow?

The Shadow is currently the latest film in the Shadow Collection.

Is there a prequel to The Shadow?

Yes — The Invisible Avenger (1958) comes before The Shadow in the Shadow Collection.

Is The Shadow part of a trilogy?

No — The Shadow is part of the Shadow Collection, which has 8 films.

How many movies are in the Shadow Collection?

There are 8 films in the Shadow Collection: The Shadow Strikes (1937), International Crime (1938), The Shadow (1940), The Shadow Returns (1946), Behind the Mask (1946), The Missing Lady (1946), The Invisible Avenger (1958) and The Shadow (1994).