# Where to watch The Shade (1999) in the UK

> The Shade (1999) is not currently listed on any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service. Last verified on 9 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1999  
**Runtime:** 83 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.5/10  
**Genres:** Drama  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 9 May 2026 (2026-05-09T17:58:45.547Z)  

## Synopsis

The first film of New York-based French director Raphael Nadjari is an adaptation of Dostoyevsky's The Gentle Creature, which had also inspired Une Femme douce of Robert Bresson. The Shade is a drama about a mysterious woman and a pawnbroker who meet in New York. The film begins with Simon, who is alone in his apartment with the corpse of his wife, Anna, who has just committed suicide. In his grief, he remembers the first time he met her, a year ago when she walked into his pawnbroker's shop in Spanish Harlem. Mysterious Anna, who seems to come from nowhere, impresses solitary Simon with her sad beauty, and he proposes to her on their first night out. The Shade is a love story with great psychological insight.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

No current UK streaming, rental, or purchase listings were found for The Shade in our daily-updated TMDB feed. The title may be on physical media only, awaiting UK release, or in a temporary licensing gap.

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I watch The Shade in the UK?**

The Shade (1999) is not currently listed by any UK streaming, rental, or purchase service in our daily-updated TMDB feed. It may be on physical media, an aggregator, or pending a UK release. Check back later — availability changes frequently.

**Is The Shade on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Shade is not currently included with any major UK subscription service. It may still be available to rent or buy.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

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## Sources

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