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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
ProducersScott Rudin·Mark Roybal

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Availability shown for Philippines · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Singleton

SJSamuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
John Shaft
VWVanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams
Carmen Vasquez
JWJeffrey Wright
Jeffrey Wright
Peoples Hernandez
CBChristian Bale
Christian Bale
Walter Wade, Jr.
BRBusta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Rasaan
DHDan Hedaya
Dan Hedaya
Jack Roselli
TCToni Collette
Toni Collette
Diane Palmieri
RRRichard Roundtree
Richard Roundtree
"Uncle" John Shaft
RSRuben Santiago-Hudson
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Jimmy Groves
JSJosef Sommer
Josef Sommer
Curt Flemming
LTLynne Thigpen
Lynne Thigpen
Carla Howard
PBPhilip Bosco
Philip Bosco
Walter Wade Senior

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Shaft — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shaft?

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

Is Shaft on Netflix?

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

Is Shaft on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shaft isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Philippines right now.

Where can I watch Shaft for free?

Shaft isn't available free in Philippines; 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).