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A Shock to the System (1990): movie guide
A Shock to the System (1990) is a Crime, Comedy running about 91 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.5/10 from 155 votes. Notable cast includes Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert, Swoosie Kurtz. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1990-03-23
- Runtime: 91 min
- TMDB: 6.5/10
- Genres: Crime, Comedy
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1990-03-23
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What is A Shock to the System about?
When experienced advertising executive Graham Marshall loses out on a promotion to a young man, he goes down in a path of vengeance.
Cast highlights
A Shock to the System features Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert, Swoosie Kurtz, Will Patton, Jenny Wright. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1990-03-23. Runtime: 91 minutes. TMDB score: 6.5/10 (155 votes). Genres: Crime, Comedy. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover A Shock to the System on Cinema Box
Cinema Box is a movie and TV discovery app for Android. Use it to browse A Shock to the System, watch official trailers when available, save titles to your list, and plan what to watch — without hosting or streaming full films.
Frequently asked questions
- What genre is A Shock to the System?
- A Shock to the System is listed as Crime, Comedy on TMDB.
- How long is A Shock to the System?
- A Shock to the System runs about 91 minutes.
- Who stars in A Shock to the System?
- Cast highlights include Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Peter Riegert, Swoosie Kurtz, Will Patton, Jenny Wright.
- Does Cinema Box stream A Shock to the System?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track A Shock to the System?
- Open the A Shock to the System page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
