Shame
1968, Swedish. Directed by Ingmar Bergman.
In the midst of a civil war, a pair of former violinists in a tempestuous marriage oversee a farm on a rural island. In spite of their best efforts to escape their homeland, the war impinges on every aspect of their lives.
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Swedish
- Rated
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Shame is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Cast & crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
- Liv UllmannEva Rosenberg
- Max von SydowJan Rosenberg
- Sigge FürstFilip
- Gunnar BjörnstrandMr. Jacobi
- Birgitta ValbergMrs. Jacobi
- Hans AlfredsonLobelius
- Ingvar KjellsonOswald
- Frank SundströmInterrogator
- Vilgot SjömanTV Interviewer
- Bengt EklundGuard on Jacobi's Expedition
- Gösta PrüzeliusPastor in the Interrogation Room
- Willy PetersSenior Officer
Details
- Released
- 29 September 1968
- Original title
- Skammen
- Country
- Sweden
- Written by
- Ingmar Bergman
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Shame: quick answers
What should I watch before Shame?
Watch Hour of the Wolf (1968) first.
What comes after Shame?
Next in the series: The Passion of Anna (1969).
Is Shame worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 249 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shame?
Shame runs 104 minutes (1h 44m).
Does Shame have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shame. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shame parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Shame yet.
Which OTT platform is Shame on?
Shame is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shame?
If you liked Shame, try Jacknife, Men in War, Behold a Pale Horse.
Who directed Shame?
Shame (1968) was directed by Ingmar Bergman and stars Liv Ullmann, Max von Sydow, Sigge Fürst.