Shame (2011)

Synopsis of Shame

An outwardly ordinary man must come to terms with his inner compulsions in this powerful drama from filmmaker Steve McQueen. Brandon (Michael Fassbender) is a successful businessman in his early thirties who lives in New York. To most around him, Brandon seems cool and introverted, but inside he is wrestling with a powerful sexual appetite; he's obsessed with pornography and prefers short-term relationships with women that allow him to keep the world at arm's length. The grim routine of Brandon's life is upended when his sister Sissy (Carey Mulligan) stops by for an extended visit without prior notice. While Brandon is reserved, Sissy is an outgoing and flashy musician, and she doesn't seem to care about her brother's need for privacy. When Sissy forces Brandon to look closely at his life, he comes to understand the circumstances that made him the man he is today as his veneer of calm begins to crack. Shame won the Firpresci Award (presented by the International Federation of Film Critics) at the 2011 Venice Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

See All Shame Trailers and Clips

Director(s):

Steve McQueen

Writer(s):

Abi Morgan, Steve McQueen

Producer(s):

Emile Sherman, Iain Canning

Theatrical MPAA Rating:

NC17(Nudity, Strong Sexual Content, Not For Children, Profanity, Adult Situations)

Categories:

Foreign, Drama

• 2011 - Detroit Film Critics Society - Best Actor
• 2011 - Detroit Film Critics Society - Best Supporting Actress
• 2011 - L.A. Film Critics Association - Best Actor
• 2011 - National Board of Review - Spotlight Award
• 2011 - National Board of Review - Best Independent Film

Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

Looking for special editions of Shame?

See All Versions

Subtitles:

Check All Versions

Closed Captioning:

Check All Versions