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Shaft

6.020001h 39mRMovieActionAdventureCrime

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…

DirectorJohn Singleton

WritersJohn Singleton·Shane Salerno

ProducersMark Roybal·Paul Hall

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Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Singleton

Ruben Santiago-Hudson

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Shaft — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shaft?

Shaft isn't on any subscription service in Canada right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and CosmoGo. It's not on Netflix.

Is Shaft on Netflix?

No, Shaft is not on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is Shaft on Amazon Prime Video?

Shaft isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Shaft for free?

Shaft isn't available free in Canada; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is there a sequel to Shaft?

Yes — Shaft is followed by Shaft (2019) in the Shaft (Reboot) Collection.

Is there a prequel to Shaft?

Shaft is the first film in the Shaft (Reboot) Collection.

Is Shaft part of a trilogy?

No — Shaft is part of the Shaft (Reboot) Collection, which has 2 films.

How many movies are in the Shaft (Reboot) Collection?

There are 2 films in the Shaft (Reboot) Collection: Shaft (2000) and Shaft (2019).