Shame (2011): Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Shame is a 2011 drama. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $19.1 million worldwide. It earned 7 award nominations, including Best Actor at the Critics' Choice 2012. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shame About?
The premise of Shame without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Living a seemingly successful life in New York City, a man named Brandon struggles with a compulsive sexual addiction he desperately tries to conceal. As he moves through the city's vibrant and isolating environment, his inner demons threaten to overwhelm him, forcing him to confront the destructive nature of his obsessions and the isolation they create.
Shame Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- sex addict
- sex addiction
- masturbating in a shower
- brother sister relationship
- suicide attempt
- male full frontal nudity
- sex against a wall
- gay kiss
- penis
- strong sexual content
- female nudity
- male nudity
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- male frontal nudity
- big penis
- threesome
- urination
- borderline personality disorder
- uncircumcised penis
- gay oral sex
- graphic nudity
- sex scene
- masturbation
- group sex
- nudity
- porn
- erotica
- self destructiveness
- female frontal nudity
- prostitution
- interracial relationship
- female full frontal nudity
- pubic hair
- male pubic hair
- lesbian sex
- male protagonist
- large penis
- pantyhose
- infidelity
- manhattan new york city
- gay sex
- one male two females threesome
- female pubic hair
- extra long penis
- female rear nudity
- mature
- rough sex
- gay interest
- anal sex
- man performs oral sex on a man
- first time gay sex
Shame Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shame 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 72 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.2/10.
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IMDb 7.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 75%
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Metacritic 72 Metascore
User score 7.7
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TMDB 69% User score
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Letterboxd 3.8 /5
1.6K ratings
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Movie Insider 4.0 /5
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Shame Plot Summary
What happens in Shame from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Brandon, portrayed by Michael Fassbender, is a dashing and accomplished thirty-something businessman based in the vibrant city of New York. However, beneath his polished exterior lies a deep, hidden struggle—an all-consuming sexual addiction. His day takes an unexpected turn when he flirts with a young woman on the subway, only to discover that she wears both a wedding and engagement ring. She vanishes into the bustling crowd after they exit, leaving Brandon more intrigued than ever.
Full summary
The whole story of Shame, scene by scene
Shame Box Office
Shame grossed $19.1 million worldwide. $3.9 million came from the US and Canada and $15.2 million (80%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$19.1M
- US & Canada
- $3.9M
- International
- $15.2M
Shame Awards & Nominations
Shame earned 7 award nominations, including Best Actor at the Critics' Choice 2012. The 7 nominations come from 5 ceremonies.
7 nominations5 ceremonies
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Critics' Choice 2012 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor – Michael Fassbender
- Nominated Best Supporting Actress – Carey Mulligan
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BAFTA 2012 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actor in a Leading Role – Michael Fassbender
- Nominated Outstanding British Film – Steve McQueen
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Artios Awards 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Feature - Studio or Independent Drama
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Spirit Awards 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best International Film
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Golden Globes 2012 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Michael Fassbender
Shame Trailers & Videos
9 videos: 1 trailer, 1 teaser and 7 clips.
- Teaser
- Clip SHAME: "Sidewalk Conversation"
- Clip SHAME: "Your Hard Drive Is Filthy"
- Clip SHAME: "Boom Boom Room"
How Well Do You Know Shame?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the character Brandon in the film 'Shame'?
Cars in Shame
11 cars on screen, including the 2005 Audi A4 B7 and the 2003 Ford Crown Victoria.
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2005 Audi A4 B7 Minor role -
2003 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
2004 Toyota Sienna Minor role -
2008 Ford Escape Hybrid Background role
Shame Also Known As
24 alternative titles, including “Shame: sin reservas” and “셰임”.
- Also known as
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- Shame: sin reservas
- 셰임
- Utanç
- 色辱
- Shame - A szégyentelen
- Стыд
- 羞耻
- A szégyentelen
- Wstyd
- Vergonha
- Stud
- SHAME ─シェイム─
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- בושה
- Rușine
- Sramota
- 性愛成癮的男人
- Сором
- Срам
- Shame: deseos culpables
- La Honte, სირცხვილი
- Nỗi ô nhục
- ดับไม่ไหวไฟอารมณ์
- Hanba
- Gėda
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Movies Like Shame
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including A Dirty Shame, Shame and Shame.
Shame FAQ: Box Office, Awards & Runtime
Runtime, release date, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Shame, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shame?
Shame runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Shame released?
Shame was released on December 2, 2011.
How much did Shame make at the box office?
Shame grossed $19.1 million worldwide ($3.9 million domestic, $15.2 million international).
How is Shame rated?
Shame has 7.2/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 72 on Metacritic and 69% on TMDB.
Was Shame nominated for any awards?
Shame received 7 nominations across 5 ceremonies.
Does Shame have a post-credit scene?
No. Shame has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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