The Shadow

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The Shadow

PG-13

Released Jul 1, 1994

1h 42m

Action

Adventure

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Set in 1930s New York, a reformed criminal becomes a superhero. With the aid of a beautiful female friend, a playboy millionaire with a dark past sets out to bring the evil Shiwan Khan to justice. His quarry, who is determined to attain world domination, is a deadly descendant of Genghis Khan and will not surrender without a fight.

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Critics Consensus

Bringing a classic pulp character to the big screen, The Shadow features impressive visual effects, but the story ultimately fails to strike a memorable chord.

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Jack Yeovil

Empire Magazine

A pleasant, eye-pleasing movie.

Rated: 3/5

Jul 16, 2010

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Owen Gleiberman

Entertainment Weekly

The movie has all the coherence of a bad acid flashback.

Rated: D

Jul 6, 2010

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

It has enough of the innocent exoticism and splendor of silent thrillers to suggest a continuity with the past missing from most other movies; all that's required is a capacity to sit back and dream.

Apr 25, 2007

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Gary Wolcott

Tri-City Herald

Like Batman, Dick Tracy and The Crow, The Shadow is more of a mood than an interesting yarn... But the film possesses a warmth and humor missing from the others.

Rated: 3/5

Mar 1, 2024

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Steven Alan McGaw

Texas Triangle/TXT

What makes Baldwin's performance, and the film, so enjoyable is the refreshing absence of angst. Cranston Is no tortured hero... He's a good guy and he knows it, and he's not afraid to enjoy the high life when he's not fighting crime.

May 8, 2023

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

The Shadow seeks to be another Batman. It is more likely to be another Doc Savage or Flash Gordon - both lackluster attempts to translate past pulp heroes into big-screen money.

Rated: 2.5/4

Feb 25, 2022

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Mitch B

Alec Baldwin shines in this movie and it gives my favorite batman movies a run for their money.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/01/25

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John C

This movie was released just two days before my fifth birthday. I first watched it later on pay-per-view and immediately loved it. Revisiting it as an adult, I believe Alec Baldwin was perfectly cast—his stature, voice, and screen presence embody the character exceptionally well. In my opinion, this film is highly underrated and deserves recognition as a cult classic.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/21/25

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Gareth C

For an older film, I think the story line, acting, music and overall entertainment is great. I have watched this many times and enjoy it thoroughly every time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/29/24

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Lafe M

Not a huge fan of Alec Baldwin per se, but this will always be a classic!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/26/24

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Alex L

Popcorn flick that has poorly aged

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/24

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Alec B

I think time allows one to appreciate how weird this movie is. Clearly a result of a major Hollywood studio seeing the financial success of Tim Burton's two Batman movies and assuming if they found a dark, Noir, Art Deco, and puply equivalent, they'd also be rolling in money. It's a bit of a mess but a beautiful one filled with memorably imagery and strange characters.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/09/24

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Russell Mulcahy

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Alec Baldwin

Lamont Cranston

John Lone

Shiwan Khan

Penelope Ann Miller

Margo Lane

Peter Boyle

Moe Shrevnitz

Ian McKellen

Dr. Reinhardt Lane

The Shadow: Official Clip - The Living Shadow

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The Shadow: Official Clip - The Evil in the Hearts of Men

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The Shadow: Official Clip - To Fight A Shadow

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The Shadow: Official Clip - Join Me or Die

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The Shadow: Official Clip - You Can't Run From The Shadow

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The Shadow: Official Clip - The Nightmares of Heroes

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The Shadow: Official Clip - A Water Filled Hell

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The Shadow: Official Clip - You're Finished, Khan

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The Shadow: Official Clip - Showing Claymore the Exit

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The Shadow: Official Clip - You Know I'm Gonna Stop You

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Synopsis

Set in 1930s New York, a reformed criminal becomes a superhero. With the aid of a beautiful female friend, a playboy millionaire with a dark past sets out to bring the evil Shiwan Khan to justice. His quarry, who is determined to attain world domination, is a deadly descendant of Genghis Khan and will not surrender without a fight.

Director: Russell Mulcahy
Producer: Martin Bregman, Willi Bär, Michael Scott Bregman
Distributor: Universal
Production Co: Universal Pictures, Bregman/Baer Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Action, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 1, 1994, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 10, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA): $32.0M
Runtime: 1h 42m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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