Is Shaft in Africa scary?

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

Where can I watch Shaft in Africa in the US?

Shaft in Africa streams on Philo, is free on Hoopla, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Shaft in Africa?

Shaft in Africa runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).

Is Shaft in Africa suitable for kids?

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

TMDB19731h 52mAdventure / Crime / Thriller / Action

Shaft in Africa

Name: Shaft in Africa
Genre: Adventure, Crime, Thriller, Action
Released: 1973-06-20
Duration: 112 min

Shaft is stickin' it...all the way.

Detective John Shaft travels incognito to Ethiopia, then France, to bust a human trafficking ring.

TMDB audience score

Based on 87 votes

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Availability in the US

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Shaft in Africa 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 52m

At 1h 52m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Adventure · Crime · Thriller · Action

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

US availability

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

Included with 1 subscription service: Philo. Free or ad-supported on Hoopla. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

6.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 87 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Shaft in Africa tonight

It is a regular evening's length at 1h 52m.
It is included with Philo in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 87 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Shaft in Africa

Is Shaft in Africa scary?: MyCinema has not rated Shaft in Africa for scares yet. TMDB lists it as an adventure, crime, and thriller film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Shaft in Africa in the US?: Shaft in Africa streams on Philo, is free on Hoopla, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Shaft in Africa?: Shaft in Africa runs 1 hour 52 minutes (112 minutes).
Is Shaft in Africa suitable for kids?: Shaft in Africa is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.