The Shack (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2017, The Shack is a fantasy and drama film directed by Stuart Hazeldine, running about 132 minutes. “You're never as alone as you think.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa. Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever.
Who’s in it. The Shack stars Sam Worthington as Mack Phillips, Octavia Spencer as Papa / Elouisa, Tim McGraw as Willie and Aviv Alush as Jesus, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Shack has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $96.9M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads and Angel Studios 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 Shack page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shack tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shack (2017)?
- In US, The Shack is available to stream on Netflix, YouTube TV and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Shack worth watching?
- The Shack holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Shack?
- The Shack stars Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Tim McGraw, Aviv Alush and Sumire Matsubara.
- When was The Shack released?
- The Shack was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 132 minutes.