Shaft (2019)
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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.
Cast
Samuel L. Jacksonas John Shaft
Jessie T. Usheras JJ Shaft
Regina Hallas Maya Babanikos
Alexandra Shippas Sasha Arias
Richard Roundtreeas John Shaft, Sr.
Jordan Preston Carteras Young JJ
Nyah Marie Johnsonas Young Sasha
Matt Lauriaas Major Gary Cutworth
Titus Welliveras Special Agent Vietti
Method Manas Freddie P.
Isaach de Bankoléas Pierro 'Gordito' Carrera
Avan Jogiaas Karim Hassan
Joey Mekytenas Young Karim
Luna Lauren Vélezas Bennie Rodriguez
Facts
| Release date | June 14, 2019 |
| Runtime | 111 min (1h 51m) — about the same as the 2019 average of 109 min |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Crime, Mystery |
| Language | EN |
| Budget | $30,000,000 |
| Box office | $21,360,215 (0.7× budget) |
| IMDb | tt4463894 |
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Questions
How long is Shaft?
Shaft runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Is Shaft worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 1,925 votes, which places it #192 of 296 films released in 2019 in this index (top 35%) and #1144 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Shaft?
Shaft was directed by Tim Story. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Think Like a Man (2012), Tom & Jerry (2021), Think Like a Man Too (2014).
Who stars in Shaft?
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.
What is Shaft rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Shaft?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/16958.