Shazam! (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2019, Shazam! is an action, comedy and fantasy film directed by David F. Sandberg, running about 132 minutes. “Just say the word.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.
Who’s in it. Shazam! stars Zachary Levi as Shazam, Asher Angel as Billy Batson, Mark Strong as Doctor Thaddeus Sivana and Jack Dylan Grazer as Freddy Freeman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Shazam! has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $366.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max and Cinemax Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shazam! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shazam! tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shazam! (2019)?
- In US, Shazam! is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shazam! worth watching?
- Shazam! holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shazam!?
- Shazam! stars Zachary Levi, Asher Angel, Mark Strong, Jack Dylan Grazer and Adam Brody.
- When was Shazam! released?
- Shazam! was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.