The Shallows (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2016, The Shallows is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, running about 86 minutes. “What was once in the deep is now in the shallows.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Nancy is surfing on a secluded beach, she finds herself on the feeding ground of a great white shark. Though she is stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of Nancy's ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude.
Who’s in it. The Shallows stars Blake Lively as Nancy Adams, Óscar Jaenada as Carlos, Janelle Bailey as Mother and Chelsea Moody as Young Mom, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Shallows has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $119.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel and Peacock Premium Plus 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 The Shallows page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shallows tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shallows (2016)?
- In US, The Shallows is available to stream on Peacock Premium, YouTube TV and ViX Premium Amazon Channel, 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 The Shallows worth watching?
- The Shallows holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shallows?
- The Shallows stars Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, Janelle Bailey, Chelsea Moody and Angelo Josue Lozano Corzo.
- When was The Shallows released?
- The Shallows was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.