Shame Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

Amy Renner

Last modified: Feb. 27, 2012

Shame

Release Date: Friday, December 2, 2011 Limited

Director: Steve McQueen

Starring: Michael Fassbender • Carey Mulligan • James Badge Dale • Nicole Beharie

NC-17 Comedy N/A

4 / 5.0

81% WILL SEE 19% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Michael Fassbender will play Brandon, a 30-something man living in New York, who is unable to manage his sex life.

Comedy Drama

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Who stars in Shame – Cast List

Michael Fassbender
Black Bag, Prometheus
Carey Mulligan
... Sissy

Never Let Me Go, The Great Gatsby
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James Badge Dale
King Ivory, Only the Brave
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Nicole Beharie
Breaking, Monsters and Men

Who is making Shame – Crew List

A look at Shame behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Steve McQueen last helmed Blitz and Occupied City. The film's writer Steve McQueen last penned Blitz and Widows.

Director: Steve McQueen
Screenwriters: Steve McQueen
Abi Morgan
Producers: Ian Canning
Emile Sherman

Studios: Searchlight Pictures
Production Company: Film4
Hanway Films
See-Saw Films

Production – What we know about the Shame

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Feb 2011

Production

Changed Shame movie production status. Filming in New York

Sep 2010

Pre-Production

Changed the movie production status to Pre-Production. Preparations are underway to start production.

Sep 2010

Announced

Changed the movie production status to Announced. Preparations are underway to start production.

Dec 2004

Completed

Changed the movie production status to Completed. The movie is ready for release.

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: NC-17 No One 17 And Under Admitted for some explicit sexual content
Runtime: N/A
Tagline: Not available
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

Shame Trailers and Clips

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Theatrical Trailer

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Theatrical Trailer #2

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Video Clip: 'Hard Drive is Filthy'

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Clip: Subway Attraction

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Video Clip: 'Sidewalk Conversation'

Shame Release Date: When was the film released?

Shame was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, December 2 , 2011. There were six other movies released on the same date, including Redline, A Warrior's Heart and Sleeping Beauty. As a limited release, Shame was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.