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The Shadow

6.119941h 48m12MovieFantasyActionCrime

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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Cast · Directed by Russell Mulcahy

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

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The Shadow — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Shadow?

The Shadow is streaming on YouTube Free in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Shadow on Netflix?

No, The Shadow is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026. It's currently on YouTube Free.

Is The Shadow on Amazon Prime Video?

The Shadow isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, 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 Kingdom.

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).