The Shack (2017) movie poster

The Shack (2017)

"You're never as alone as you think."
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 85%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 26% (RT: 20%, MC: 32) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaFamily

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Director
Stuart Hazeldine
Runtime
2h 12m
Country
Canada, Hong Kong, United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.5/10 (2,226 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
20%
Metacritic
32
Cast
Sam Worthington as Mack Phillips
Octavia Spencer as Papa / Elouisa
Tim McGraw as Willie
Aviv Alush as Jesus
Sumire as Sarayu
Radha Mitchell as Nan Phillips
Graham Greene as Male Papa
Gage Munroe as Josh Phillips
Yes. 85% of real audiences liked it based on 2,226 votes. Critics scored it lower at 26%, but audiences disagreed.
Overview
A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called 'The Shack'. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 2017 among dedicated fans.
  • Many of the background extras were actually locals from the filming locations.
  • The initial cut of The Shack was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
Audience Consensus

The Shack is a 2017 drama, family film directed by Stuart Hazeldine. A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called 'The Shack'. The film has been rated by 2,226 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers.

As a drama film, The Shack delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences. The Shack (2017) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape.

The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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Box Office Week: Logan debuts to an incredible $85.3M, the 5th highest debut ever for an R-rated film. Get Out has an incredible 20% drop for a great weekend at #2 with $26.1M. Christian film The Shack exceeds predictions at #3 with $16.1M and teen fantasy drama Before I Fall bombs at #5 with $4.9M.
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