Movie
Where to Watch Shaft (1971) in the US
- 1971
- R
- 1h 40m
- 6.6IMDb
- 88%Rotten Tomatoes
- 66Metascore
Shaft is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States.
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Availability last checked Oct 9, 2026.
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- Watch the movie with a subscription on Howdy (HD) and Philo (HD).
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
- Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
What it's about
John Shaft is the ultimate in suave Black detectives. He first finds himself up against Bumpy, the leader of the Black crime mob, then against Black nationals, and finally working with both against the White Mafia who are trying to blackmail Bumpy by kidnapping his daughter.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Gordon Parks
- Writer
- Ernest Tidyman, John D.F. Black
- Starring
- Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Charles Cioffi
Details
- Release date
- Jul 2, 1971
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Awards
- Won 1 Oscar. 6 wins & 6 nominations total
Where to Watch Shaft (1971) in the US — common questions
- Where to watch Shaft in the United States?
- Shaft is available with a subscription, free with a participating library card, or to rent in the United States. Watch the movie with a subscription on Howdy (HD) and Philo (HD). Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I stream Shaft or do I have to rent it in the United States?
- Watch the movie with a subscription on Howdy (HD) and Philo (HD). Rent the movie on Apple TV Store, Fandango at Home, Prime Video, and Spectrum On Demand.
- Can I watch Shaft for free in the United States?
- Watch the movie free with a participating library card on Kanopy (HD).
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