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Movie

Shadows

A film not to be missed.

6.9(272)19601h 27m
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Shadows is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. Availability checked 10 June 2026.

Good to know

Director
John Cassavetes
Release date
1960-10-14
Runtime
1h 27m
Language
English
Status
Released
Country
United States of America
Studio
Lion International

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About Shadows

Shadows is a 1960 movie in the Drama genre, directed by John Cassavetes, starring Ben Carruthers, Lelia Goldoni and Hugh Hurd. It has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 272 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shadows in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

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Themes & keywords

jazzpassing for white

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shadows in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream Shadows on Criterion Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store.

Is Shadows on Netflix?+

Shadows is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel.

How long is Shadows?+

Shadows has a runtime of 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

Who stars in Shadows?+

Shadows stars Ben Carruthers, Lelia Goldoni, Hugh Hurd, Anthony Ray and Dennis Sallas.

When did Shadows come out?+

Shadows is a 1960 movie directed by John Cassavetes.

What genre is Shadows?+

Shadows is Drama film.

Who directed Shadows?+

Shadows was directed by John Cassavetes.

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