A Shock to the System
Seen it?1990 | 91 min | Crime, Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (68% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime fans and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Caught Stealing, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: expect violence.
When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path of vengeance.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 69 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 29K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Jan Egleson
- Michael CaineGraham Marshall
- Elizabeth McGovernStella Anderson
- Peter RiegertRobert Benham
- Swoosie KurtzLeslie Marshall
- Will PattonLieutenant Laker
- Jenny WrightMelanie O'Conner
- John McMartinGeorge Brewster
- Barbara BaxleyLillian
- Haviland MorrisTara Liston
- Philip MoonHenry Park