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Shaft (1971)

Where can I watch?

As of 2026-09-12, Shaft (1971) streams on 3 of 6 tracked regions. United States: Howdy Amazon Channel, Kanopy. United Kingdom: BBC iPlayer. Japan: U-NEXT.

R · 1971 · Released · 100m

TMDB 6.4 · 439 votes

The mob wanted Harlem back. They got Shaft...up to here.

Cool Black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.

Availability by country

Streaming in 6 of 6 tracked countries as of 2026-09-12.

Country	Licensed apps
India	Amazon Video
United States	Kanopy, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube, Spectrum On Demand, Howdy Amazon Channel
United Kingdom	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, BBC iPlayer
Japan	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, U-NEXT
Germany	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload, Freenet meinVOD
Brazil	Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video

Country

Licensed apps

India

Amazon Video

United States

Kanopy, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube, Spectrum On Demand, Howdy Amazon Channel

United Kingdom

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, BBC iPlayer

Japan

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, U-NEXT

Germany

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload, Freenet meinVOD

Brazil

Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video

FAQ

Where can I watch Shaft in United States?

As of 2026-09-12, in United States: Shaft streams on Howdy Amazon Channel; free on Kanopy; rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home, Amazon Video, YouTube, Spectrum On Demand.

Where can I watch Shaft in India?

Licensed apps in India: Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Shaft in United Kingdom?

Licensed apps in United Kingdom: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, Sky Store, BBC iPlayer.

Where can I watch Shaft in Japan?

Licensed apps in Japan: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, U-NEXT.

Where can I watch Shaft in Germany?

Licensed apps in Germany: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video, YouTube, maxdome Store, MagentaTV, Videoload, Freenet meinVOD.

Where can I watch Shaft in Brazil?

Licensed apps in Brazil: Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Amazon Video.

Do you host Shaft?

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