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The Shadow Effect (2009): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

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The Shadow Effect is a 2009 documentary directed by Scott Cervine, starring Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson and James Van Praagh. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes. Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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The Shadow Effect (2009) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Scott Cervine
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Shadow Effect About?

The premise of The Shadow Effect without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Journey from your darkest thought to your greatest dream. This gripping, visually-stunning documentary exposes the opposing forces of light and dark that compete for attention in humans and presents the hidden power of the “Shadow.” The film features insights from today’s thinkers and teachers, showing how Shadow can transform life.

The Shadow Effect Themes & Keywords

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  • spiritual
  • shadow
  • self discovery
  • light
  • journey
Where to watch

Where to Watch The Shadow Effect

Stream it on Amazon MX Player and Amazon Prime Video, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

The Shadow Effect Cast

Deepak Chopra leads the cast, with Marianne Williamson and James Van Praagh. Directed by Scott Cervine; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

The Shadow Effect Plot Summary

What happens in The Shadow Effect from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A political intrigue and a pulse-pounding science‑fiction saga unfold as a US senator’s assassination shakes a quiet town. The opening act wastes no time: the senator is killed by an assassin who also takes the lives of his guards, and the target’s death is followed by a shocking self‑destruct moment that hints at a larger, darker mechanism at work. In the aftermath, Gabriel wakes each day to relentless nightmares, his sleep fractured by memories that aren’t fully his. His wife, Brinn, stands by him, offering steady support as they run a modest restaurant and navigate a world that suddenly feels unfamiliar.

Full summary

The whole story of The Shadow Effect, scene by scene

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know The Shadow Effect?

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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What is the name of the protagonist tortured by relentless nightmares?
Details

The Shadow Effect Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “El efecto sombra” and “O Efeito Sombra”.

Also known as
  • El efecto sombra
  • O Efeito Sombra
  • 阴影效应

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FAQ

The Shadow Effect FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Shadow Effect, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Shadow Effect?

The Shadow Effect runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was The Shadow Effect released?

The Shadow Effect was released on June 26, 2009.

Who directed The Shadow Effect?

The Shadow Effect was directed by Scott Cervine.

More films by Scott Cervine

Who is in the cast of The Shadow Effect?

The Shadow Effect stars Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson and James Van Praagh, among 6 credited actors.

Where can I watch The Shadow Effect?

In the US, The Shadow Effect is streaming on Amazon MX Player, Amazon Prime Video and The Roku Channel and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).

Does The Shadow Effect have a post-credit scene?

No. The Shadow Effect has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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