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Cast & Crew

Tim Story
Director
Samuel L. Jackson
As John Shaft
Richard Roundtree
As John Shaft, Sr.
Method Man
As Freddie P.
Isaach de Bankolé
As Pierro 'Gordito' Carrera
Regina Hall
As Maya Babanikos
Titus Welliver
As Special Agent Vietti
Avan Jogia
As Karim Hassan

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John Shaft, a private investigator and former NYPD detective, is recruited by his son JJ, an FBI analyst, to help solve the murder of JJ's childhood friend and former army buddy. The investigation leads them to a drug rehab clinic and a mosque, where they uncover a conspiracy involving a drug lord and a corrupt FBI agent. As they get closer to the truth, they face dangerous obstacles and must use their wits and brawn to bring the criminals to justice. Along the way, Shaft must confront his own past and patch up his relationship with JJ, who has grown up without his father's guidance.

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You can stream Shaft on: Netflix Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Shaft include The Instigators, Now You See Me 2, City Hunter, The Gentlemen, The Nice Guys, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.

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Shaft was released in theaters on June 14, 2019.

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Shaft was released for streaming on November 5, 2019.