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Shaft

6.520191h 51m15MovieActionCrimeComedy

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…

DirectorTim Story
WritersKenya Barris·Alex Barnow
ProducersMarc S. Fischer·Josh Mack

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Availability shown for United Kingdom · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Tim Story

SJSamuel L. Jackson
Samuel L. Jackson
John Shaft
JUJessie T. Usher
Jessie T. Usher
JJ Shaft
RHRegina Hall
Regina Hall
Maya Babanikos
ASAlexandra Shipp
Alexandra Shipp
Sasha Arias
RRRichard Roundtree
Richard Roundtree
John Shaft, Sr.
JCJordan Preston Carter
Jordan Preston Carter
Young JJ
NJNyah Marie Johnson
Nyah Marie Johnson
Young Sasha
MLMatt Lauria
Matt Lauria
Major Gary Cutworth
TWTitus Welliver
Titus Welliver
Special Agent Vietti
MMMethod Man
Method Man
Freddie P.
IBIsaach de Bankolé
Isaach de Bankolé
Pierro 'Gordito' Carrera
AJAvan Jogia
Avan Jogia
Karim Hassan

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Shaft — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shaft?

Shaft is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

Is Shaft on Netflix?

Yes — Shaft is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of October 2026.

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 on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United Kingdom, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

Is there a sequel to Shaft?

Shaft is currently the latest film in the Shaft Collection.

Is there a prequel to Shaft?

Yes — Shaft (2000) comes before Shaft in the Shaft Collection.

Is Shaft part of a trilogy?

No — Shaft is part of the Shaft Collection, which has 5 films.

How many movies are in the Shaft Collection?

There are 5 films in the Shaft Collection: Shaft (1971), Shaft's Big Score! (1972), Shaft in Africa (1973), Shaft (2000) and Shaft (2019).