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A Shock to the System (1990)

6.5/10 (144 votes) 1h 31m Movie
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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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Cast

Michael Caine
Michael Caine
Graham Marshall
 Elizabeth McGovern
Elizabeth McGovern
Stella Anderson
 Peter Riegert
Peter Riegert
Robert Benham
 Swoosie Kurtz
Swoosie Kurtz
Leslie Marshall
 Will Patton
Will Patton
Lt. Laker
 Jenny Wright
Jenny Wright
Melanie O'Conner
 John McMartin
John McMartin
George Brewster
 Barbara Baxley
Barbara Baxley
Lillian

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch A Shock to the System?
A Shock to the System is available to stream on Fandor, Philo, Fandor Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel in the United States. Availability varies by country — use FindMyStreams to check your region.
Is A Shock to the System on Netflix?
A Shock to the System is not currently on Netflix in the US. Check FindMyStreams for all available platforms.
Can I watch A Shock to the System for free?
Yes, A Shock to the System is available for free on Kanopy, Fawesome, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Cineverse, Midnight Pulp, Xumo Play, Tubi TV.