Shame(2011)
Overview
Brandon, a thirty-something man living in New York, eludes intimacy with women but feeds his deepest desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his younger sister temporarily moves into his apartment, stirring up bitter memories of their shared painful past, Brandon's life, like his fragile mind, gets out of control.
Director
Steve McQueen
Studio
HanWay Films
Budget
$7M
Revenue
$4M
Cast
Michael Fassbender
as Brandon
Carey Mulligan
as Sissy
James Badge Dale
as David
Nicole Beharie
as Marianne
Lucy Walters
as Woman on Subway Train
Mari-Ange Ramirez
as Alexa
Alex Manette
as Steven
Hannah Ware
as Samantha
Elizabeth Masucci
as Elizabeth
Rachel Farrar
as Rachel
Loren Omer
as Loren
Lauren Tyrrell
as Hostess
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2011
Runtime
1h 42m
Language
English
Rating
6.9 / 10
Budget
$7M
Box Office
$4M
Production Companies
HanWay Films • See-Saw Films • Lipsync Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shame?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Shame (2011).
What is Shame about?▼
Brandon, a thirty-something man living in New York, eludes intimacy with women but feeds his deepest desires with a compulsive addiction to sex. When his younger sister temporarily moves into his apartment, stirring up bitter memories of their shared painful past, Brandon's life, like his fragile mind, gets out of control.
Who directed Shame?▼
Shame was directed by Steve McQueen and released in 2011. It is a drama film.
How long is Shame?▼
Shame has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
Who stars in Shame?▼
The cast of Shame includes Michael Fassbender as Brandon, Carey Mulligan as Sissy, James Badge Dale as David, Nicole Beharie as Marianne, Lucy Walters as Woman on Subway Train and more.
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