Rotten Tomatoes

Movies / TV

    Celebrity

      No Results Found

      View All
      Movies Tv shows Movie Trivia News Showtimes
      TRAILER 1:39

      The Shallows

      2016, Mystery & thriller/Adventure, 1h 27m

      220 Reviews 25,000+ Ratings

      What to know

      Critics Consensus

      Lean and solidly crafted, The Shallows transcends tired shark-attack tropes with nasty thrills and a powerful performance from Blake Lively. Read critic reviews

      You might also like

      See More
      Keanu
      The Witch
      Split
      Haywire
      Iron Sky

      Where to watch The Shallows

      Rent/buy Rent/buy Rent

      Rent The Shallows on Apple TV, Vudu, Amazon Prime Video, or buy it on Vudu, Amazon Prime Video.

      Rate And Review

      User image

      Verified

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Rate this movie

        Oof, that was Rotten.

        Meh, it passed the time.

        It’s good – I’d recommend it.

        Awesome!

        So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

        What did you think of the movie? (optional)



      • You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Step 2 of 2

        How did you buy your ticket?

        Let's get your review verified.

        • Fandango

        • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

        • Cinemark Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Regal Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Theater box office or somewhere else

        You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket.

      • User image

        Super Reviewer

        Rate this movie

        Oof, that was Rotten.

        Meh, it passed the time.

        It’s good – I’d recommend it.

        Awesome!

        So Fresh: Absolute Must See!

        What did you think of the movie? (optional)

      • How did you buy your ticket?

        • Fandango

        • AMCTheatres.com or AMC AppNew

        • Cinemark Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Regal Coming Soon

          We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future.

        • Theater box office or somewhere else

      The Shallows  Photos

      The Shallows (2016) The Shallows (2016) The Shallows (2016) The Shallows (2016) The Shallows (2016) The Shallows (2016) The Shallows (2016)

      Movie Info

      Still reeling from the loss of her mother, medical student Nancy Adams (Blake Lively) travels to a secluded beach for some much-needed solace. Despite the danger of surfing alone, Nancy decides to soak up the sun and hit the waves. Suddenly, a great white shark attacks, forcing her to swim to a giant rock for safety. Left injured and stranded 200 yards from shore, the frightened young woman must fight for her life as the deadly predator circles her in its feeding ground.

      • Rating: PG-13 (Brief Strong Language|Bloody Images|Intense Sequences of Peril)

      • Genre: Mystery & thriller, Adventure

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Jaume Collet-Serra

      • Producer: Lynn Harris, Matti Leshem

      • Writer: Anthony Jaswinski

      • Release Date (Theaters):  wide

      • Release Date (Streaming):

      • Box Office (Gross USA): $55.1M

      • Runtime:

      • Distributor: Sony Pictures Entertainment

      • Production Co: Weimaraner Republic Pictures, Ombra Films

      • Sound Mix: Dolby Digital

      • Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

      Cast & Crew

      News & Interviews for The Shallows

      Critic Reviews for The Shallows

      Audience Reviews for The Shallows

      • Oct 15, 2020

        A life-lesson that the movie smacks you in the face about: never surf alone.

        mark b Super Reviewer
      • Jul 30, 2018

        A simple premise of a surfer trying to survive on a tiny reef just outside the bay while being surrounded by a shark only works if you have a likable heroine and a couple of decent ideas up your sleeve. Thankfully, the creators of this film didn't try to drag it out too long but instead deliver a mean, exciting film that makes the best of its limited plot. Some parts seem a bit random but overall it's a fun ride for as long as it lasts.

        Super Reviewer
      • Jun 03, 2017

        An average shark thriller.

        Super Reviewer
      • Apr 24, 2017

        http://cinephilecrocodile.blogspot.co.uk/2017/04/the-shallows-dir-jaume-collet-serra.html

        Super Reviewer

      Movie & TV guides

      View All