Shame (1968)

Kernel Score: 86% · 238 ratings

Genres: War, Drama

Released: 1968-09-29

Runtime: 104 minutes

Where to watch Shame

US availability, updated 2026-10-23.

Overview

In the midst of a civil war, a pair of former violinists in a tempestuous marriage oversee a farm on a rural island. In spite of their best efforts to escape their homeland, the war impinges on every aspect of their lives.

Shame parents' guide: ages 11+

Parents need to know that Shame is a war drama about a couple's marriage disintegrating as civil war intrudes on their rural life.

  • Violence & scariness: Moderate — War drama in which the encroaching civil war impacts the characters' lives, implying wartime violence and hardship.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

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Director

Ingmar Bergman

Cast

  • Liv Ullmann as Eva Rosenberg
  • Max von Sydow as Jan Rosenberg
  • Sigge Fürst as Filip
  • Gunnar Björnstrand as Mr. Jacobi
  • Birgitta Valberg as Mrs. Jacobi
  • Hans Alfredson as Lobelius
  • Ingvar Kjellson as Oswald
  • Frank Sundström as Interrogator
  • Vilgot Sjöman as TV Interviewer
  • Bengt Eklund as Guard on Jacobi's Expedition

Shame FAQ

Is Shame good?

Shame has an 86% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 238 audience ratings.

Where can I watch Shame?

In the US you can stream Shame on The Criterion Channel and rent it from Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.

Is Shame OK for kids?

Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that Shame is a war drama about a couple's marriage disintegrating as civil war intrudes on their rural life.

What movies are like Shame?

If you liked Shame, try Birdy, The Beast and Casualties of War.