Shaft
Directed by John Singleton
New York police detective John Shaft arrests Walter Wade Jr. for a racially motivated slaying. But the only eyewitness disappears, and Wade jumps bail for Switzerland. Two years later Wade returns to face trial, confident his money and influence will get him acquitted -- especially since he's paid a drug kingpin to kill the witness.
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Top cast
Samuel L. Jackson
John Shaft
Vanessa Williams
Carmen Vasquez
Jeffrey Wright
Peoples Hernandez
Christian Bale
Walter Wade, Jr.
Busta Rhymes
Rasaan
Dan Hedaya
Jack Roselli
Toni Collette
Diane Palmieri
Richard Roundtree
"Uncle" John Shaft
Ruben Santiago-Hudson
Jimmy Groves
Josef Sommer
Curt Flemming
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Shaft online?
As of August 6, 2026, Shaft is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV Channel, and Kanopy in United States. Use the country selector above to check availability in other regions — streaming rights are licensed per country, so catalogues differ.
Is Shaft on Netflix?
No — Shaft is not currently on Netflix in any of the countries we track. In United States it streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Philo, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus, Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel, Starz Amazon Channel, Starz, Starz Apple TV Channel, and Kanopy instead.
Can I rent or buy Shaft online?
Yes. In United States, Shaft can be rented on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex and purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
In which countries can I stream Shaft?
As of August 6, 2026, Shaft is included with a streaming subscription (or free with ads) in Italy, Portugal, Spain, and United States, among the countries we track.
Streaming availability last checked on August 6, 2026. Catalogues change frequently — data from TMDB and JustWatch.
