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The Shift

2023·Movie
1h 53min·PG-13
49
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Hopeful and wondrous

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder7
  • Romance6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Fantasy, technology, and faith and meaning

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Infinite worlds. Endless choices. One way out.

Following a tense encounter with a mysterious stranger with otherworldly powers, a man finds himself banished to a parallel, tyrannical Earth, where he fights to get back to the woman he loves.
Dystopian Parallel EarthOtherworldly PowersFight for LoveSupernatural ElementsTense EncountersRomantic JourneyHigh StakesMetaphysicalIntriguing Premise

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Shift

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Shift legally?

The Shift is included with a subscription to Angel Studios in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Shift worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 5.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 30%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Shift rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The Shift?

1 h 53 min

The Shift runs 1 h 53 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Shift?

Critics30
Audiences71

Not quite. Audiences rate The Shift higher (71) than critics (30). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Shift a box office hit?

Budget$7 million
Box office$12 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $7 million to make and earned $12 million worldwide, 1.9 times its budget.

What language is The Shift in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Shift?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Shift in 21 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.