Movie

Shimmer

“Stories of a Detention Farm, From One Who Lived There.”

★ 7.8(2)19931h 35m

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Where to watch Shimmer

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Good to know

Director: John Hanson
Release date: 1993-10-01
Runtime: 1h 35m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: American Playhouse

About Shimmer

Shimmer is a 1993 movie in the Drama genre, directed by John Hanson, starring Marcus Klemp, Elijah James Shepard and Mary Beth Hurt. It has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shimmer in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The solo actor in Shimmer tells the story by becoming each character in turn. The play takes place in 1956, in a harsh Midwestern juvenile detention center, where two boys befriend each other.

Cast

Marcus Klemp

John 'Spacy' Callahan

Elijah James Shepard

Gary Finch (as Elijah Shepard)

Mary Beth Hurt

Mother

Tom Bower

Mr. Speck

Clem Tucker Jr.

Teats Bower

Patrick LaBrecque

Tony Kemler

Jake Busey

Richard Halverson

Michael Hyland

Davey Rydell

Robert Breuler

Mr. Kibby

Mary Forcade

Mrs. Speck

Benjamin Salisbury

Young Spacy

William Francis McGuire

Father

Themes & keywords

iowacoming of agejuvenile detention center

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shimmer in Canada?+

Shimmer is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Shimmer on Netflix?+

Shimmer is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Shimmer?+

Shimmer has a runtime of 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).

Who stars in Shimmer?+

Shimmer stars Marcus Klemp, Elijah James Shepard, Mary Beth Hurt, Tom Bower and Clem Tucker Jr..

When did Shimmer come out?+

Shimmer is a 1993 movie directed by John Hanson.

What genre is Shimmer?+

Shimmer is Drama film.

Who directed Shimmer?+

Shimmer was directed by John Hanson.