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      Shaft

      R Released Jun 14, 2019 1 hr. 51 min. Action Comedy TRAILER for Shaft: Trailer 1 List
      34% 130 Reviews Tomatometer 94% 5,000+ Verified Ratings Audience Score John Shaft Jr. may be an FBI cyber security expert, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend's untimely death, he needs an education that only his dad can provide. Absent throughout his childhood, the legendary John Shaft agrees to help his son navigate the heroin-infested underbelly of Harlem, N.Y. Besides, the locked and loaded Shaft has his own score to settle -- both professional and personal. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Aug 22 Buy Now

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      Decades removed from the original, this multi-generational Shaft struggles to keep its characters interesting -- or anything other than uncomfortably outdated.

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      sharon s Because this was the First Movie my 81 year old Miother didnt Fall to Sleep during the Moviie . The Movie was a HIT Shaft Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/14/19 Full Review Rodney M The movie was funny and it reminded me of my youth. However, to much foul language was used. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 07/30/19 Full Review Sibyl M Awesome movie!!! Great action ❤️❤️ Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/28/19 Full Review Titania I love anything with Samuel L. Jackson it was great ! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/19 Full Review Kathleen Crable Really liked it the plot was great and can not wait for a sequel.... Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/27/19 Full Review Elisa z Really entertaining, great story Rated 5 out of 5 stars 07/26/19 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      JESSIE T. USHER as John "JJ" Shaft, REGINA HALL as Maya and SAMUEL L. JACKSON as John Shaft in "Shaft​.​" SAMUEL L. JACKSON as John Shaft and JESSIE T. USHER as John "JJ" Shaft in "Shaft​.​" JESSIE T. USHER as John "JJ" Shaft and ALEXANDRA SHIPP as Sasha in "Shaft" Richard Roundtree as John Shaft, Sr. and Jessie T. Usher as John "JJ" Shaft in "Shaft" REGINA HALL as Maya in "Shaft" RICHARD ROUNDTREE as John Shaft, Sr. in "Shaft​.​" ALEXANDRA SHIPP as Sasha in "Shaft​.​" A scene from "Shaft." A scene from "Shaft." JESSIE T. USHER as John "JJ" Shaft in "Shaft" View more photos

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      Andrea Gronvall Chicago Reader An appealing reboot. Feb 19, 2020 Full Review Justin Chang FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles) This is a very strange movie... They've taken one of the coolest, suavest characters in movie history and cast him in this multigenerational "grumpy old dad" sitcom. Oct 1, 2019 Full Review Jason Bailey Flavorwire The blaxploitation hero's new reboot/revamp/retcon is the most depressing movie of the year. Jun 30, 2019 Full Review M.N. Miller Ready Steady Cut There is some much-needed comic-relief in this Shaft, but sadly this film hasn’t grown up when it comes to its treatment of women while still loving a good ’70s stereotype. Rated: 2.5/5 Aug 20, 2022 Full Review Lonita Cook KCTV5 News at 9 There's a great soundtrack... it's funny, lots of action, everything you love about the Shaft franchise. Sep 29, 2021 Full Review Candice McMillan Seattle Refined To dissect this film too deeply would give toxic masculinity and blatant homophobia their time in the sun. Jan 29, 2021 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Synopsis John Shaft Jr. may be an FBI cyber security expert, but to uncover the truth behind his best friend's untimely death, he needs an education that only his dad can provide. Absent throughout his childhood, the legendary John Shaft agrees to help his son navigate the heroin-infested underbelly of Harlem, N.Y. Besides, the locked and loaded Shaft has his own score to settle -- both professional and personal.
      Director
      Tim Story
      Executive Producer
      Richard Brener, Josh Mack, Marc S. Fischer, Tim Story, Ira Napoliello, Kenya Barris
      Screenwriter
      Kenya Barris, Alex Barnow
      Distributor
      Warner Bros. Pictures
      Production Co
      Khalabo Ink Society, New Line Cinema, Davis Entertainment, Warner Bros. Pictures
      Rating
      R (Pervasive Language|Brief Nudity|Sexual Content|Some Drug Material|Violence)
      Genre
      Action, Comedy
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jun 14, 2019, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Sep 10, 2019
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $21.4M
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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