Where to watch Shaft in the US

Name: Shaft
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Released: 1971-06-25
Cast: Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Charles Cioffi, Christopher St. John, Gwenn Mitchell

Shaft (1971) is streaming in the US on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Kanopy, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand, included with a subscription.

Checked November 5, 2026. Streaming included with a subscription only; we don't list rentals or purchases.

Type: Movie
Year: 1971
Genre: Drama, Action, Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 1h 40m
Original language: English
Director: Gordon Parks
Starring: Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Charles Cioffi, Christopher St. John and Gwenn Mitchell
IMDb: 6.6/10 (23,330 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes: 88%

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Frequently asked questions about Shaft

Is Shaft on Netflix?

No, Shaft isn't on Netflix in the US right now. You can watch it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Kanopy, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand.

Is Shaft on Hulu?

No, Shaft isn't on Hulu in the US right now. You can watch it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Kanopy, Fandango At Home and Spectrum On Demand.

How long is Shaft?

Shaft is 100 minutes long (1 hour and 40 minutes).

Who is in the cast of Shaft?

The cast includes Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Charles Cioffi, Christopher St. John and Gwenn Mitchell.

Where to watch Shaft in the US

Frequently asked questions about Shaft

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