


Shaft at a glance
Shaft is a 2000 action and adventure film, running 1h 39m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 18 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Sky Go.
Rated 18 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2000-06-15
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Genres
- Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller
- Director
- John Singleton
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 6.0 / 10 · 1,533 votes
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Availability
Where to watch in the United Kingdom
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Synopsis
Feature filmNew 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.
Cast
14 names
Samuel L. JacksonJohn Shaft
Vanessa WilliamsCarmen Vasquez
Jeffrey WrightPeoples Hernandez
Christian BaleWalter Wade, Jr.
Busta RhymesRasaan
Dan HedayaJack Roselli
Toni ColletteDiane Palmieri
Richard Roundtree"Uncle" John Shaft
Ruben Santiago-HudsonJimmy Groves
Josef SommerCurt Flemming
Lynne ThigpenCarla Howard
Philip BoscoWalter Wade Senior
Pat HingleJudge Dennis Bradford
Lee TergesenLugerQuestions about Shaft
Quick answersWhere can I watch Shaft in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Shaft is listed on Sky Go. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Shaft suitable for children?
Shaft is rated 18 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
Is Shaft on PelisPlus UK?
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What is Shaft about?
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…
How long is Shaft?
Shaft runs for 1h 39m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Shaft trailer?
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