Where to watch A Shock to the System in the US

Name: A Shock to the System
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1990-03-23
Cast: Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert, Swoosie Kurtz, Will Patton

A Shock to the System (1990) is streaming in the US on Amazon Video, Philo, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Fandor, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Fawesome, Cineverse, Midnight Pulp and Tubi TV, included with a subscription.

Checked November 7, 2026. Streaming included with a subscription only; we don't list rentals or purchases.

Type: Movie
Year: 1990
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Runtime: 1h 31m
Original language: English
Director: Jan Egleson
Starring: Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert, Swoosie Kurtz and Will Patton
IMDb: 6.6/10 (6,604 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 70%

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Is A Shock to the System on Netflix?

No, A Shock to the System isn't on Netflix in the US right now. You can watch it on Amazon Video, Philo, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Fandor, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Fawesome, Cineverse, Midnight Pulp and Tubi TV.

Is A Shock to the System on Hulu?

No, A Shock to the System isn't on Hulu in the US right now. You can watch it on Amazon Video, Philo, The Roku Channel, Kanopy, Fandor, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Fawesome, Cineverse, Midnight Pulp and Tubi TV.

How long is A Shock to the System?

A Shock to the System is 91 minutes long (1 hour and 31 minutes).

Who is in the cast of A Shock to the System?

The cast includes Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert, Swoosie Kurtz and Will Patton.

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