The Shadow
Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?
1994 • 108 min • Fantasy · Action · Crime · Adventure
Synopsis
Based on the 1930s comic strip, The Shadow is put up against his archenemy Shiwan Khan, who plans to take over the world by holding a city to ransom using an atom bomb. Using his powers of invisibility and "the power to cloud men's minds", The Shadow comes blazing to the rescue with explosive results.
Our family guide
Best from age 11- 61 Audience · 583 · 100%
Based on the classic comic strip, a mysterious hero with mind-clouding powers fights his archenemy, Shiwan Khan, who threatens New York City with an atomic bomb. The Shadow uses his abilities and gadgets to stop the villain.
- Violence & peril
- 5/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 4/10
Heads up
- Action sequences with gunfire and explosions
- Some characters are hypnotized or threatened
- Moderate cigar smoking and references to opium
What it models well
- Courage in the face of evil
- Using unique abilities for good
- The importance of justice
Talk about it after
- What makes a hero?
- The responsibility that comes with power
- Dealing with fear and uncertainty
Written by the Movie Knight editorial team for The Shadow. Our own words, our own scoring — always double-check against your family's standards.
Where to watch
Free with ads
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Top billed cast
Director: Russell Mulcahy • Crew: David Koepp
Trailers & clips
Lamont Cranston Transforms Into The Shadow
Michael Schlesinger on THE SHADOW
Alec Baldwin and Cinematographer Stephen Burum Talk Production Design
Alec Baldwin, David Koepp, and Penelope Ann Miller Interview
Official Trailer
Bridge Fight Scene
The Shadow (1994) US Teaser Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.1/10 (583)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $40,000,000
- Box office
- $48,063,465
- Franchise
- The Shadow Collection
- IMDb
- tt0111143
