Shaft's Big Score!
“Last time he was nice. This time he's ice!”
John Shaft is back as the lady-loved black detective cop on the search for the murderer of a client.
Where to watch Shaft's Big Score! in United States
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Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Shaft's Big Score! there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Shaft's Big Score! streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Philo, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Hoopla | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | MagentaTV, Videoload |
| France | — | Amazon Video |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
About Shaft's Big Score!
Shaft's Big Score! is a 1972 English-language crime, thriller and drama film directed by Gordon Parks. The cast is led by Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Drew Bundini Brown. It has a runtime of 1h 45m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, Hoopla.
Shaft's Big Score! was produced by Shaft Productions and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and made in United States of America. It was released on June 21, 1972, and carries a R certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $10 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gordon Parks
- Writers
- Ernest Tidyman
- Release date
- June 21, 1972
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $2 million
- Box office
- $10 million
- Production
- Shaft Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Shaft's Big Score! cast & crew
Shaft's Big Score! was directed by Gordon Parks and written by Ernest Tidyman.
The cast features Richard Roundtree as John Shaft, Moses Gunn as Bumpy Jonas, Drew Bundini Brown as Willy, Joseph Mascolo as Gus Mascola, Kathy Imrie as Rita, and Wally Taylor as Johnny Kelly.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Gordon Parks, cinematography is by Urs Furrer, and it was produced by Roger H. Lewis and Ernest Tidyman.
Is Shaft's Big Score! worth watching?
Shaft's Big Score! holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 84 ratings, a solidly received crime films.
At 1h 45m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, thriller, and drama, Shaft's Big Score! is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shaft's Big Score!
In United States, you can stream Shaft's Big Score! on Philo and Hoopla, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Shaft's Big Score!
Richard Roundtree
John Shaft
Moses Gunn
Bumpy Jonas
Drew Bundini Brown
Willy
Joseph Mascolo
Gus Mascola
Kathy Imrie
Rita
Wally Taylor
Johnny Kelly
Julius Harris
Capt. Bollin
Rosalind Miles
Arna Asby
Joe Santos
Pascal
Angelo Gnazzo
Al
Don Blakely
Johnson
Melvin Green, Jr.
Junior Gillis
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Shaft's Big Score! — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shaft's Big Score! in United States?
Shaft's Big Score! is streaming on Philo, Hoopla in United States.
▸Is Shaft's Big Score! on Philo?
Yes — Shaft's Big Score! is currently available on Philo in United States.
▸What language is Shaft's Big Score! in?
Shaft's Big Score! is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shaft's Big Score!?
Shaft's Big Score! runs 1 hours 45 minutes (105 minutes).
▸What is Shaft's Big Score! rated?
Shaft's Big Score! is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 84 ratings.
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