Shazam! (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Series · ★ 6.2
Released in 1974, Shazam! is a sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure series.
What it’s about. The live-action adventures of Captain Marvel! By uttering a single magic word young Billy Batson transforms himself into the world's mightiest mortal, Captain Marvel. The acronym of the first letters of the names of the six elders who train Billy with their respective special gifts: Solomon, wisdom; Hercules, strength; Atlas, stamina; Zeus, power; Achilles, courage; and Mercury, speed, in a word ... SHAZAM!
Who’s in it. Shazam! stars Michael Gray as Billy Batson, Les Tremayne as Mentor, Jackson Bostwick as Captain Marvel and John Davey as Captain Marvel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Shazam! has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shazam! page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shazam! tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shazam! (1974)?
- In US, Shazam! is available to 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 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy sci-fi & fantasy and action & adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shazam!?
- Shazam! stars Michael Gray, Les Tremayne, Jackson Bostwick, John Davey and Greg Mabrey.
- When was Shazam! released?
- Shazam! was released in 1974.