A Shock to the System
1990, English. Directed by Jan Egleson.
Climbing the corporate ladder can be murder.
When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path of vengeance.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 155 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch A Shock to the System
A Shock to the System is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Midnight Pulp in India.
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Cast & crew
- Jan EglesonDirector
- Michael CaineGraham Marshall
- Elizabeth McGovernStella Anderson
- Peter RiegertRobert Benham
- Swoosie KurtzLeslie Marshall
- Will PattonLieutenant Laker
- Jenny WrightMelanie O'Conner
- John McMartinGeorge Brewster
- Barbara BaxleyLillian
- Haviland MorrisTara Liston
- Philip MoonHenry Park
- Kent BroadhurstExecutive #1
- Zach GrenierExecutive #2
Details
- Released
- 23 March 1990
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Andrew Klavan
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What A Shock to the System is based on
A Shock to the System is adapted from a novel.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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A Shock to the System: quick answers
Is A Shock to the System worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 155 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is A Shock to the System?
A Shock to the System runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does A Shock to the System have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for A Shock to the System. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
A Shock to the System parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
A Shock to the System is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is A Shock to the System on?
A Shock to the System is streaming on Philo, Fandor, and Midnight Pulp in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like A Shock to the System?
If you liked A Shock to the System, try Psycho Therapy: The Shallow Tale of a Writer Who Decided to Write About a Serial Killer, Kill Your Friends, Caught Stealing.
Who directed A Shock to the System?
A Shock to the System (1990) was directed by Jan Egleson and stars Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert.
What is A Shock to the System based on?
A Shock to the System is adapted from a novel.