Shaft(2019)
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Overview
JJ, aka John Shaft Jr., may be a cyber security expert with a degree from MIT, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend’s untimely death, he needs an education only his dad can provide. Absent throughout JJ’s youth, the legendary locked-and-loaded John Shaft agrees to help his progeny navigate Harlem’s heroin-infested underbelly.
Director
Tim Story
Studio
Davis Entertainment
Budget
$30M
Revenue
$21M
Cast
Samuel L. Jackson
as John Shaft
Jessie T. Usher
as JJ Shaft
Regina Hall
as Maya Babanikos
Alexandra Shipp
as Sasha Arias
Richard Roundtree
as John Shaft, Sr.
Jordan Preston Carter
as Young JJ
Nyah Marie Johnson
as Young Sasha
Matt Lauria
as Major Gary Cutworth
Titus Welliver
as Special Agent Vietti
Method Man
as Freddie P.
Isaach de Bankolé
as Pierro 'Gordito' Carrera
Avan Jogia
as Karim Hassan
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2019
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$30M
Box Office
$21M
Production Companies
Davis Entertainment • New Line Cinema
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shaft?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Shaft (2019).
What is Shaft about?▼
JJ, aka John Shaft Jr., may be a cyber security expert with a degree from MIT, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend’s untimely death, he needs an education only his dad can provide. Absent throughout JJ’s youth, the legendary locked-and-loaded John Shaft agrees to help his progeny navigate Harlem’s heroin-infested underbelly.
Who directed Shaft?▼
Shaft was directed by Tim Story and released in 2019. It is a action, crime, comedy, mystery film.
How long is Shaft?▼
Shaft has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in Shaft?▼
The cast of Shaft includes Samuel L. Jackson as John Shaft, Jessie T. Usher as JJ Shaft, Regina Hall as Maya Babanikos, Alexandra Shipp as Sasha Arias, Richard Roundtree as John Shaft, Sr. and more.
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