BREATHTAKING DRAMA FROM THE SPLIT BOSS THAT'S CLOSE TO PERFECT GETS NEW UK STREAMING HOME

Acclaimed drama movie Shame has landed a new streaming home in the UK. The 2011 movie stars Michael Fassbender as a man who is secretly a sex addict, though when his sister (Carey Mulligan) comes to visit, he is forced to confront his issues.

Following its airing on Film4 last night, the film has become available to stream on Channel 4's service for free.

Shame was written by The Split creator Abi Morgan, who co-penned the screenplay with director Steve McQueen (Blitz).

At the time of its release, Digital Spy called the film "breathtaking", adding that it was "an intense, emotional thunderbolt of a movie".

"Enjoying it may be a task, for it operates in the same difficult-to-watch space as fellow addiction drama Requiem for a Dream, but it's high-impact cinema that'll linger long in the mind once the end credits roll," we wrote.

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San Francisco Chronicle further praised its "lolling pace and stunning visual clarity", suggesting that "structurally, it's close to perfect".

"With rigorous direction, deeply committed performance and an unflinching willingness to expose raw nerves, Shame is an arty experiment that cuts deep," added CinemaBlend.

The Guardian further called "fluid, rigorous, serious cinema; the best kind of adult movie," while the New York Post described it as "a grim and arty drama".

"Shame is not a film that you 'like,' or recommend to friends looking for a good-time Friday night movie," added DVDTalk. "But it is haunting and involving, and McQueen's honesty is admirable. His camera doesn't blink, doesn't flinch, and doesn't look away--even when we wish it would."

Alongside Fassbender and Mulligan, Shame also features performances by Iron Man 3's James Badge Dale, The Morning Show's Nicole Beharie and Power's Lucy Walters.

If you want to check out more great movies added to streaming this week, take a look at our list of flicks now on Channel 4, Netflix, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer and ITVX.

Shame is streaming now on Channel 4 in the UK.

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2025-12-12T17:38:52Z