Shaft
"More Shaft than you can handle."
Originally released in 2019. Shaft is a action/crime film. directed by Tim Story.
Starring Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie T. Usher, and Regina Hall
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 2019
6 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (1,812 votes)
Budget
$30M
Production budget
Box Office
$21.4M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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.
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $30,000,000
- Revenue
- $21,360,215
Production Companies
- Davis Entertainment
- New Line Cinema
Frequently Asked Questions
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. Ab...
Who directed Shaft?
Shaft was directed by Tim Story.
How long is Shaft?
Shaft has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was Shaft released?
Shaft was released on June 14, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Shaft?
The main cast of Shaft includes Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie T. Usher, Regina Hall, Alexandra Shipp, Richard Roundtree.
Is Shaft worth watching?
Shaft has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 1,812 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.