Shifty(2008)
Shifty Synopsis
Shifty, a young crack cocaine dealer in London, sees his life quickly spiral out of control when his best friend returns home. Stalked by a customer desperate to score at all costs, and with his family about to turn their back on him for good, Shifty must out-run and out-smart a rival drug dealer, intent on setting him up for a big fall.
Shifty (2008) is a thriller film directed by Eran Creevy, released on October 24, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Riz Ahmed, Daniel Mays, Jason Flemyng and Francesca Annis. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 37 ratings.
- Director:
- Eran Creevy
- Writers:
- Eran Creevy
- Producers:
- Ben Pugh, Rory Aitken
- Cinematographer:
- Ed Wild
- Composer:
- Harry Escott
- Production:
- BBC Film, Between The Eyes, Film London
- Revenue:
- $245,426
- Status:
- Released
Shifty (2008) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shifty before you stream it.
Shifty Cast & Crew
Main cast
Riz Ahmed
as Shifty
Daniel Mays
as Chris
Jason Flemyng
as Glen
Francesca Annis
as Valerie
Nitin Ganatra
as Rez
Jay Simpson
as Trevor
Dannielle Brent
as Jasmine
- Kate Groombridge
Kate Groombridge
as Loretta
Jason Maza
as Malik
Jordan Long
as Lenny
Rory Jennings
as Otis
Ene Frost
as Magnus
Key crew
Directed by Eran Creevy, written by Eran Creevy, produced by Ben Pugh and Rory Aitken.
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Shifty Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 37 ratings.
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Shifty – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shifty online?
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Shifty (2008) is available to stream on Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shifty?
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The main cast of Shifty (2008) includes Riz Ahmed, Daniel Mays, Jason Flemyng, Francesca Annis and Nitin Ganatra. The film was directed by Eran Creevy. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shifty released?
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Shifty was released on October 24, 2008 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is Shifty worth watching?
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Shifty (2008) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 37 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shifty?
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Yes. The official Shifty trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.