Shaft (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2000, Shaft is an action, thriller, crime and adventure film directed by John Singleton, running about 99 minutes. “Still the man, any questions?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying. But the only eyewitness disappears, and Wade jumps bail for Switzerland. Two years later Wade returns to face trial, confident his money and influence will get him acquitted -- especially since he's paid a drug kingpin to kill the witness.
Who’s in it. Shaft stars Samuel L. Jackson as John Shaft, Bob Clendenin as Roy Ingold, Paul Adelstein as Jeff Tucker and Paul Campbell as Will, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shaft has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $107.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Paramount+ Roku Premium 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 Shaft page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shaft 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 Shaft (2000)?
- In US, Shaft is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, YouTube TV and Paramount+ Roku Premium 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 Shaft worth watching?
- Shaft holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, crime and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shaft?
- Shaft stars Samuel L. Jackson, Bob Clendenin, Paul Adelstein, Paul Campbell and Taran Killam.
- When was Shaft released?
- Shaft was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.