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Shades

6.019991h 36mMovieDrama

In this film within a film, a Belgian serial killer escapes prison and finds that a filmmaker is making a movie about his life. A maverick director, a merciless producer, an insubordinate star, and a conviced serial killer all try to survive the deadliest place on Earth: a movie set.

DirectorErik Van Looy
WritersPaul Breuls·Erik Van Looy
ProducersPaul Breuls·Gregory Cascante

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Cast · Directed by Erik Van Looy

MRMickey Rourke
Mickey Rourke
Paul S. Sullivan
GBGene Bervoets
Gene Bervoets
Max Vogel
AHAndrew Howard
Andrew Howard
Dylan Cole
ML
Mireille Leveque
Michelle Miller
JDJan Decleir
Jan Decleir
Freddy Lebecq
MVMike Verdrengh
Mike Verdrengh
Harry Koning
HMHilde Van Mieghem
Hilde Van Mieghem
Cathy
TBTom van Bauwel
Tom van Bauwel
Mark Vandenbroeck
RS
Rudolph Segers
Crazy Mike (as Rudolf Segers)
KBKoen De Bouw
Koen De Bouw
Bob
LD
Luk D'Heu
Van Riet
FPFilip Peeters
Filip Peeters
Weber

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Shades — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shades?

Shades is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shades on Netflix?

No, Shades is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video and Hoopla.

Is Shades on Amazon Prime Video?

Yes — Shades is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of September 2026.

Where can I watch Shades for free?

Shades is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Amazon Prime Video Free in United States.