Where to stream

Shaft

6.419711h 40mRMovieCrimeThrillerDrama

Cool Black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.

DirectorGordon Parks

WritersErnest Tidyman·John D.F. Black

ProducersJoel Freeman·Stirling Silliphant

Where to watch

Philo

Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gordon Parks

Richard Roundtree

Richard Roundtree

Moses Gunn

Charles Cioffi

Christopher St. John

Christopher St. John

Gwenn Mitchell

Lawrence Pressman

Lawrence Pressman

Sergeant Tom Hannon

Victor Arnold

Sherri Brewer

Rex Robbins

Camille Yarbrough

Camille Yarbrough

Margaret Warncke

Margaret Warncke

Joseph Leon

Byron Leibowitz

More like this

Foxy Brown

Coffy

Paid in Full

Black Caesar

Dead Man Down

Across 110th Street

Across 110th Street

Gangster Squad

Colors

Legend

Scarface

In Cold Light

The Usual Suspects

The Usual Suspects

Shaft — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shaft?

Shaft is streaming on Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shaft on Netflix?

No, Shaft is not on Netflix in United States as of August 2026. It's currently on Philo.

Is Shaft on Amazon Prime Video?

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

Where can I watch Shaft for free?

Shaft is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.

Is there a sequel to Shaft?

Yes — Shaft is followed by Shaft's Big Score! (1972) in the Shaft Collection.

Is there a prequel to Shaft?

Shaft is the first film in the Shaft Collection.

Is Shaft part of a trilogy?

Yes — Shaft is part of a trilogy, alongside Shaft's Big Score! (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973).

How many movies are in the Shaft Collection?

There are 3 films in the Shaft Collection: Shaft (1971), Shaft's Big Score! (1972) and Shaft in Africa (1973).