The Shadow Box
1980, English. Directed by Paul Newman.
Over the course of a day in a California hospice, three terminally ill patients are observed with their families reflecting on life and death.
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 30 September 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Michael Cristofer
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What The Shadow Box is based on
The Shadow Box is based on The Shadow Box by Michael Cristofer.
The Shadow Box
By Michael Cristofer
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The Shadow Box runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
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The Shadow Box isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 September 1980. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Shadow Box?
If you liked The Shadow Box, try Hello Sister, Goodbye Life, Cheaters, Girl in the Box.
Who directed The Shadow Box?
The Shadow Box (1980) was directed by Paul Newman and stars Joanne Woodward, Christopher Plummer, Valerie Harper.
What is The Shadow Box based on?
The Shadow Box is based on The Shadow Box by Michael Cristofer.