Characters & Themes
Shades (1999) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Directed by
- Erik Van Looy
- Starring
- Mickey Rourke, Jan Decleir, Koen De Bouw, Andrew Howard, Gene Bervoets, Filip Peeters
A frantic film‑within‑a‑film follows a Belgian serial killer who escapes prison only to discover a director is shooting a movie about his crimes. The maverick director, ruthless producer, rebellious star, and the convicted killer all clash as they battle for survival on the most dangerous set imaginable.
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Where to watch
Where to Watch Shades (1999)
Where can you watch Shades? Stream, rent or buy it in the US, including on Amazon Prime Video, Hoopla and Amazon MX Player: current JustWatch availability with up-to-date prices.
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Amazon Prime Video Stream · HD
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Amazon Prime Video with Ads Stream · HD
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Hoopla Free · SD
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Amazon MX Player Free with ads · HD
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Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads Free with ads · HD
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Tubi TV Free with ads · SD
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Xumo Play Free with ads · HD
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Amazon Video Rent $1.99 · SD
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Apple TV Store Rent $3.99 · SD
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Google Play Movies Rent $1.99 · SD
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YouTube Rent $1.99 · SD
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