A Shock to the System (1990 film)

A Shock to the System
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJan Egleson
Screenplay byAndrew Klavan
Based onA Shock to the System
by Simon Brett
Produced byPatrick McCormick
Starring
CinematographyPaul Goldsmith
Edited by
Music byGary Chang
Production
companies
  • Brigand Pictures
  • Corsair Pictures
Distributed byCorsair Pictures
Release date
  • March 23, 1990 (1990-03-23)
Running time
89 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$10 million
Box office$3.4 million

A Shock to the System is a 1990 American black comedy film directed by Jan Egleson and starring Michael Caine, Swoosie Kurtz, Elizabeth McGovern, and Peter Riegert. It is based on the 1984 novel A Shock to the System by British author Simon Brett.

The film was released on March 23, 1990 and received generally positive reviews from critics.