A Shock to the System
When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path of vengeance.
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Streaming now in the United States on Philo, Fandor, Midnight Pulp, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse, and Kanopy.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video.
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A Shock To The System (1990) - Official Trailer
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Frequently asked questions about A Shock to the System
Where can I watch A Shock to the System in the United States?
A Shock to the System is available to stream on Philo, Fandor, Midnight Pulp, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch A Shock to the System for free?
A Shock to the System streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, and Pluto TV. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for A Shock to the System?
A Shock to the System scores 6.5 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in A Shock to the System?
A Shock to the System stars Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert, Swoosie Kurtz, and Will Patton. Jan Egleson is the director.
How long is A Shock to the System?
A Shock to the System runs 1h 31m (91 minutes).
When did A Shock to the System come out?
A Shock to the System was released on March 23, 1990.
Which studio made A Shock to the System?
A Shock to the System was produced by Brigand Films in the United States.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.