

The Shack
“You're never as alone as you think.”
A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called 'The Shack'.
Where to watch The Shack in United States
Click a service to open The Shack there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is The Shack streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels, YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Stan | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Germany | Filmlegenden Amazon Channel, CineMix+ Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Canal VOD |
| Spain | Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Globoplay, Telecine Amazon Channel, Filmelier Plus Amazon Channel, Lionsgate+ Amazon Channels | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About The Shack
The Shack is a 2017 English-language drama and family film directed by Stuart Hazeldine. The cast is led by Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Tim McGraw. It has a runtime of 2h 12m. Viewers rate it 7.5/10 across 2300 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads.
The Shack was produced by Summit Entertainment, Netter Productions, and TIK Films and made in Canada and Hong Kong. It was released on March 2, 2017, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $20 million, it went on to gross $97 million worldwide.
- Director
- Stuart Hazeldine
- Writers
- John Fusco, Andrew Lanham, Destin Daniel Cretton
- Release date
- March 2, 2017
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Canada, Hong Kong
- Budget
- $20 million
- Box office
- $97 million
- Production
- Summit Entertainment, Netter Productions, TIK Films
The Shack cast & crew
The Shack was directed by Stuart Hazeldine and written by John Fusco, Andrew Lanham, and Destin Daniel Cretton.
The cast features Sam Worthington as Mack Phillips, Octavia Spencer as Papa / Elouisa, Tim McGraw as Willie, Aviv Alush as Jesus, Sumire as Sarayu, and Radha Mitchell as Nan Phillips.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Aaron Zigman, cinematography is by Declan Quinn, and it was produced by Mike Drake and Long Qiuyun.
Is The Shack worth watching?
The Shack holds an audience score of 7.5/10 from 2,257 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 12m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and family, The Shack is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Shack
In United States, you can stream The Shack on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel, and Wonder Project Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of The Shack

Sam Worthington
Mack Phillips

Octavia Spencer
Papa / Elouisa

Tim McGraw
Willie

Aviv Alush
Jesus

Sumire
Sarayu

Radha Mitchell
Nan Phillips

Graham Greene
Male Papa

Gage Munroe
Josh Phillips

Megan Charpentier
Kate Phillips

Lane Edwards
Officer Dalton

Alice Braga
Sophia

Ryan Robbins
Emil Ducette
The Shack — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Shack in United States?
The Shack is streaming on Netflix, YouTube TV, Netflix Standard with Ads, MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel in United States.
▸Is The Shack on Netflix?
Yes — The Shack is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is The Shack in?
The Shack is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Shack?
The Shack runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
▸What is The Shack rated?
The Shack is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.5/10 audience score from 2,257 ratings.











