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The Shack (2017)

โ€œYou're never as alone as you think.โ€

7.5/10 ยท 2,306 votes 2h 12m pg-13 FantasyDramaFamily

#31 of 319 films from 2017 #159 of 1079 in fantasy

Directed by Stuart Hazeldine ยท Written by John Fusco, William Paul Young, Destin Daniel Cretton, Andrew Lanham

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Overview

A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called 'The Shack'.

Cast

Sam Worthingtonas Mack Phillips
Octavia Spenceras Papa / Elouisa
Tim McGrawas Willie
Aviv Alushas Jesus
Sumireas Sarayu
Radha Mitchellas Nan Phillips
Graham Greeneas Male Papa
Gage Munroeas Josh Phillips
Megan Charpentieras Kate Phillips
Lane Edwardsas Officer Dalton
Alice Bragaas Sophia
Ryan Robbinsas Emil Ducette
Emily Holmesas Vicky Ducette
Amรฉlie Eveas Missy Phillips

Facts

Release dateMarch 2, 2017
Runtime132 min (2h 12m) โ€” longer as the 2017 average of 107 min
GenresFantasy, Drama, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$96,942,115 (4.8ร— budget)
IMDbtt2872518

More from Stuart Hazeldine

ExamExam2009 ยท โ˜… 6.7 ยท 1h 41m

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Questions

How long is The Shack?
The Shack runs 132 minutes (2h 12m).
Is The Shack worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 2,306 votes, which places it #31 of 319 films released in 2017 in this index (top 91%) and #159 among 1079 fantasy titles.
Who directed The Shack?
The Shack was directed by Stuart Hazeldine. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Exam (2009).
Who stars in The Shack?
Sam Worthington as Mack Phillips; Octavia Spencer as Papa / Elouisa; Tim McGraw as Willie; Aviv Alush as Jesus; Sumire as Sarayu; Radha Mitchell as Nan Phillips.
What is The Shack rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Shack?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/1367.

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