Shade (2004): Ratings, Box Office, Plot & Where to Watch
Shade is a 2004 crime thriller directed by Damian Nieman. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $459,098 worldwide on a $10 million budget. IMDb users rate it 6.4/10. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Director
- Damian Nieman
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Dimension Films
- Budget
- $10M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shade About?
The premise of Shade without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In the dangerous realm of con artistry, Tiffany, Charlie, and Vernon are skilled manipulators looking to elevate their schemes. They target Dean "The Dean" Stevens, a notorious card shark, but require significant funds to challenge him. A partnership with Larry Jennings, another criminal, appears to be the answer—until their plans unravel and lead to unforeseen consequences.
Shade Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- one word title
- sunlight
- skin
- disease
- xeroderma pigmentosum
Where to Watch Shade
Stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Fandango at Home Free, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Director of Shade
Directed by Damian Nieman.
- Director Damian Nieman
Shade Reviews & Ratings
IMDb users rate Shade 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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TMDB 62% User score
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Shade Plot Summary
What happens in Shade from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In an underground mob poker game, a ruthless moment of deception is exposed when a player is caught cheating with a hole card just as the game is robbed. A furious gun battle erupts, leaving everyone dead except for one man and a single gangster. The surviving pair stare each other down in a tense Mexican standoff, a brutal reminder that in this world, trust is scarce and blood runs as thick as the stakes.
Full summary
The whole story of Shade, scene by scene
Shade Box Office & Budget
Shade grossed $459,098 worldwide on a $10 million budget. $25,032 came from the US and Canada and $434,066 (95%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$459.1K
- US & Canada
- $25K
- International
- $434.1K
- Budget
- $10M
Shade Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer UK Re-Release Trailer
How Well Do You Know Shade?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 2: not answered
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- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is the legendary card shark whose legend ties the story together?
Cars in Shade
6 cars on screen, including the 2001 Jaguar XK8 X100 and the 2003 Mercury Grand Marquis.
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2001 Jaguar XK8 X100 Important role -
2003 Mercury Grand Marquis Important role -
2000 Cadillac DeVille Minor role -
2002 Ford Thunderbird Minor role
Shade Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “Pokerzyści” and “Shade: Juego de asesinos”.
- Also known as
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- Pokerzyści
- Shade: Juego de asesinos
- Heißes Spiel in Las Vegas
- Shade - Heißes Spiel in Las Vegas
- Shade: La sombra del juego
- Shade - Carta vincente
- Hráči
- Ловкие руки
- Les Maîtres du jeu
- A nagy trükk
- שייד
- Shade - Nos Bastidores do Jogo
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- Ловки ръце
- 쉐이드
- 摊牌
- Shade: Joc d’assassins
- 席維斯史特龍之至尊賭王
- Pokeris
- Спритні руки
- ซ้อนเหลี่ยม ซ่อนกล คนมหาประลัย
- Umbra
- Kumarbaz
- La noche del juego
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Shade FAQ: Where to Watch, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, where to watch, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Shade, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shade?
Shade runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Shade released?
Shade was released on April 9, 2004.
Who directed Shade?
Shade was directed by Damian Nieman.
Where can I watch Shade?
In the US, Shade is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Fandango at Home Free and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
How much did Shade make at the box office?
Shade grossed $459,098 worldwide ($25,032 domestic, $434,066 international) on a budget of $10 million.
How is Shade rated?
Shade has 6.4/10 on IMDb and 62% on TMDB.
Does Shade have a post-credit scene?
No. Shade has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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