Shame is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

Shame is rated NC-17 in the US.

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Shame (2011) runs 1 h 42 min, is rated NC-17 in the US and averages 6.9 from 3,565 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 42 min — ends 9:42 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: NC-17 (US)
Genres: Drama
Released: October 2, 2011
TMDB rating: 6.9 / 10 from 3,565 votes
Director: Steve McQueen
Starring: Michael Fassbender, Carey Mulligan, James Badge Dale, Nicole Beharie
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated NC-17 in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.

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How long is Shame?: Shame is 1 h 42 min long (102 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:42 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Shame rated?: Shame is rated NC-17 in the US.
Is Shame a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. Rated NC-17 in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Shame?: As of 2026-11-05 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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