MyCinema has not rated Shaft for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.

Where can I watch Shaft in the US?

Shaft streams on Howdy Amazon Channel, is free on Kanopy, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

Shaft runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Is Shaft suitable for kids?

Shaft is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

TMDB19711h 40mCrime / Thriller / Drama / Action

Shaft

Name: Shaft
Genre: Crime, Thriller, Drama, Action
Released: 1971-06-25
Duration: 100 min

The mob wanted Harlem back. They got Shaft...up to here.

Cool Black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.

TMDB audience score

Based on 443 votes

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Availability in the US

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United States listings · Refreshed 12 Oct 2026. More horror to watch in the US

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Shaft at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Standard length · 1h 40m

At 1h 40m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Crime · Thriller · Drama · Action

TMDB files it under crime, thriller, drama, and action.

US availability

1 subscription · 1 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 1 subscription service: Howdy Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.4 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 443 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Shaft tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 40m.
It is included with Howdy Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 443 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Shaft

Is Shaft scary?: MyCinema has not rated Shaft for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a crime, thriller, and drama film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Shaft in the US?: Shaft streams on Howdy Amazon Channel, is free on Kanopy, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 3 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Shaft?: Shaft runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
Is Shaft suitable for kids?: Shaft is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.