Movie

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery

“Some secrets kill.”

★ 5.9(33)20061h 31m

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in Portugal. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 24 July 2026.

Where to watch Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery

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Good to know

Director: Ron Oliver
Release date: 2006-08-04
Runtime: 1h 31m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Shavick Entertainment
Part of: The Donald Strachey Collection

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery — trailer

About Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery is a 2006 movie in the Crime, Drama and Mystery genres, directed by Ron Oliver, starring Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence and Michael Woods. It has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.9/10 from 33 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery in Portugal — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When hard boiled private eye Donald Strachey finds his latest client dead, an apparent suicide, Albany’s favorite gay detective smells a rat and decides to take matters into his own hands. With the help of his straight-laced but adoring husband Tim and his occasionally too-eager assistant Kenny, Strachey’s investigation leads him on a dark and dangerous trail into the world of "gay conversion therapy".

Cast

Chad Allen

Donald Strachey

Sebastian Spence

Timmy Callahan

Michael Woods

Dr. Trevor Cornell

Morgan Fairchild

Phyllis Hale

Daryl Shuttleworth

Detective Bailey

Anne Marie DeLuise

Lynn Cornell

Stephen Huszar

Grey

Nelson Wong

Kenny Kwon

Ryan Kennedy

Walter

Shawn Roberts

Larry

Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman

Levon

Rikki Gagne

Katey Simmons

Themes & keywords

suicidebased on novel or booksuspicion of murdergroup therapypoliticianmurderprivate investigatorlgbtmurder investigationidentity politicsconversion therapygay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery in Portugal?+

In Portugal, Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery on Netflix?+

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery is not on Netflix in Portugal right now.

How long is Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?+

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery has a runtime of 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

Who stars in Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?+

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery stars Chad Allen, Sebastian Spence, Michael Woods, Morgan Fairchild and Daryl Shuttleworth.

When did Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery come out?+

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery is a 2006 movie directed by Ron Oliver.

What genre is Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?+

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery is Crime, Drama, Mystery and Thriller film.

Who directed Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery?+

Shock to the System: A Donald Strachey Mystery was directed by Ron Oliver.