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The Shallows (2016)

PG-13 · 2016-06-24 · 1h 26m · EN
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What was once in the deep is now in the shallows.

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.

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Jaume Collet-SerraDirector
Budget
$17M
Box office
$119.1M

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Blake LivelyBlake LivelyNancy AdamsÓscar JaenadaÓscar JaenadaCarlosJanelle BaileyJanelle BaileyMotherChelsea MoodyChelsea MoodyYoung MomAngelo Josue Lozano CorzoAngelo Josue Lozano CorzoSurfer 1José Manuel Trujillo SalasJosé Manuel Trujillo SalasSurfer 2Brett CullenBrett CullenFatherSedona LeggeSedona LeggeChloe AdamsPablo CalvaPablo CalvaCarlo's SonDiego EspejelDiego EspejelIntoxicated ManAva DeanAva DeanYoung NancySully SeagullSully SeagullSteven Seagull

Keywords

Animal attackTrappedIslandMexicoSurvivalAnimal horrorBeachSharkCreatureGreat white sharkSurferYoung womanPrey

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · HorrorTheme affinityAnimal Attack · Trapped · IslandDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference68829Actor preference23541 · 12912 · 157328

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What is The Shallows 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.

How long is The Shallows?

The Shallows has a runtime of 86 minutes.

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