Shaft 2019
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56 Reviews
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Gummy
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SplatJJ, 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 locked-and-loaded John Shaft agrees to help his progeny navigate Harlem’s heroin-infested underbelly.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as John Shaft
as JJ Shaft
as Maya Babanikos
as Sasha Arias
as John Shaft, Sr.
as Young JJ
as Young Sasha
as Major Gary Cutworth
as Special Agent Vietti
as Freddie P.
Director:
Writer:
Kenya Barris, Alex Barnow, Ernest Tidyman
Stars:
Samuel L. Jackson, Jessie T. Usher, Regina Hall, Alexandra Shipp, Richard Roundtree, Jordan Preston Carter, Nyah Marie Johnson, Matt Lauria, Titus Welliver, Method Man,
Genres:
Action,Crime,Comedy,Mystery
Release Date:
2019 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
111 min
MMPA Rating:
R
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Shaft
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as John Shaft
as JJ Shaft
as Maya Babanikos
as Sasha Arias
as John Shaft, Sr.
as Young JJ
as Young Sasha
as Major Gary Cutworth
as Special Agent Vietti
as Freddie P.
as Pierro 'Gordito' Carrera
as Karim Hassan
as Young Karim
as Bennie Rodriguez
as Sergeant Keith Williams
as Staff Sergeant Eddie Dominguez
as Ron
as Baby
as Sugar
as Ms. Pepper
as Manuel "Manny" Orozco
as Anam
as Farik Bahar
as Harlem Kid
as Once Beautiful Woman
as Butch Lesbian Girl
as Jacked Dude
as Cocktail Waitress
as Male Secretary
as Portly Doorman
as Cop (Thomas)
as News Anchor
as Mike Mitchell
as Cute Bartender
as FBI Employee
as Goon
as Drunk Disorderly Man
as Beautiful Woman
as Older Man in Mosque
as Lady in Line
as Employee
as Hostess
as Hallway Man
as Old Lady Neighbor
as Worshiper
as New York Pedestrian (uncredited)
as Police (uncredited)
as Assailant #3 (uncredited)
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