Shaft (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2019, Shaft is an action and crime film directed by Tim Story, running about 111 minutes. “More Shaft than you can handle” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. JJ, aka John Shaft Jr., may be a cyber security expert with a degree from MIT, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend’s untimely death, he needs an education only his dad can provide. Absent throughout JJ’s youth, the legendary locked-and-loaded John Shaft agrees to help his progeny navigate Harlem’s heroin-infested underbelly.
Who’s in it. Shaft stars Samuel L. Jackson as John Shaft, Jessie T. Usher as JJ Shaft, Regina Hall as Maya Babanikos and Alexandra Shipp as Sasha Arias, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Shaft has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $21.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 (2019)?
- In US, Shaft 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 Shaft worth watching?
- Shaft holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shaft?
- Shaft stars Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie T. Usher, Regina Hall, Alexandra Shipp and Richard Roundtree.
- When was Shaft released?
- Shaft was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.