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

Where can I watch Shaft in the US?

Shaft streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus, and 1 more, is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, 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 39 minutes (99 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.

TMDB20001h 39mAction / Adventure / Crime / Thriller

Shaft

Name: Shaft
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2000-06-15
Duration: 99 min

Still the man, any questions?

New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying. But the only eyewitness disappears, and Wade jumps bail for Switzerland. Two years later Wade returns to face trial, confident his money and influence will get him acquitted -- especially since he's paid a drug kingpin to kill the witness.

TMDB audience score

Based on 1,519 votes

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Availability 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 39m

At 1h 39m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Action · Adventure · Crime · Thriller

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

US availability

4 subscriptions · 2 free · 6 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 4 subscription services: Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus, and 1 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy and Hoopla. Listed to rent from 6 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.0 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1,519 votes, a positive audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Shaft tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 39m.
It is included with Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus, and 1 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 1,519 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 an action, adventure, and crime film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Shaft in the US?: Shaft streams on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus, and 1 more, is free on Kanopy and Hoopla, 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 39 minutes (99 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.