Shaft
Cool Black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.
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Streaming now in the United States on Howdy Amazon Channel and Kanopy.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
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Shaft • 1971 • Theatrical Trailer
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Frequently asked questions about Shaft
Where can I watch Shaft in the United States?
Shaft is available to stream on Howdy Amazon Channel and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Shaft for free?
Shaft streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Shaft?
Shaft scores 6.4 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Shaft?
Shaft stars Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Charles Cioffi, Christopher St. John, and Gwenn Mitchell. Gordon Parks is the director.
How long is Shaft?
Shaft runs 1h 40m (100 minutes).
When did Shaft come out?
Shaft was released on June 25, 1971.
Which studio made Shaft?
Shaft was produced by Shaft Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the United States.
What was the budget for Shaft?
Shaft was made on a budget of $1,125,000.
How much did Shaft make at the box office?
Shaft grossed $12,121,618 worldwide, against a budget of $1,125,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.