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The Shack

2017·Movie
2h 12min·PG-13

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension3
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Deeply moving and uplifting

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis9

Humor

Serious throughout

  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

Faith and meaning, everyday modern life, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensComfort WatchThought-Provoking

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About

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'.
Spiritual DramaGrief & HealingFaith JourneyRedemptiveEmotionalHopefulContemplativeThought-ProvokingFamily LossDivine Encounter

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Shack

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Shack legally?

The Shack is included with a subscription to Netflix and Angel Studios in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on VIX . 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 Shack worth watching?

47
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 47/100 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 32). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Shack rated?

PG-13

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

How long is The Shack?

2 h 12 min

The Shack runs 2 h 12 min.

Is The Shack based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Shack?

Critics26
Audiences66

Not quite. Audiences rate The Shack higher (66) than critics (26). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The Shack a box office hit?

Budget$20 million
Box office$97 million

Yes. It cost about $20 million to make and earned $97 million worldwide, 4.8 times its budget.

What language is The Shack in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in Canada, Hong Kong SAR China, United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Shack?

53ADARATAUBEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDE+39

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Shack in 53 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Shack use?

Abusive ParentsAdaptational KarmaAll Just a DreamBittersweet EndingDeath of a ChildDivine Race LiftDriven to SuicideTroubling Unchildlike BehaviorScrew the Rules, I Have Connections!Outliving One's OffspringWould Hurt a ChildKarma Houdiniand 4 more

TV Tropes lists 16 storytelling tropes for The Shack, including Abusive Parents, Adaptational Karma, All Just a Dream.