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Shaft

6.419711h 40mMovieCrimeThrillerDrama

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

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BBC iPlayerBBC iPlayer
Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Gordon Parks

RRRichard Roundtree
Richard Roundtree
John Shaft
MGMoses Gunn
Moses Gunn
Bumpy Jonas
CCCharles Cioffi
Charles Cioffi
Vic Androzzi
CJChristopher St. John
Christopher St. John
Ben Buford
GMGwenn Mitchell
Gwenn Mitchell
Ellie Moore
LPLawrence Pressman
Lawrence Pressman
Sergeant Tom Hannon
VAVictor Arnold
Victor Arnold
Charlie
SBSherri Brewer
Sherri Brewer
Marcy
RRRex Robbins
Rex Robbins
Rollie
CYCamille Yarbrough
Camille Yarbrough
Dina Greene
MW
Margaret Warncke
Linda
JLJoseph Leon
Joseph Leon
Byron Leibowitz

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Shaft — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shaft?

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

Is Shaft on Netflix?

No, Shaft is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of August 2026. It's currently on BBC iPlayer.

Is Shaft on Amazon Prime Video?

Shaft isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United Kingdom, 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 BBC iPlayer in United Kingdom.

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).