The Shack (2017): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
The Shack is a 2017 fantasy drama directed by Stuart Hazeldine, starring Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer and Radha Mitchell. It is based on The Shack by William P. Young. It runs 2 hours 12 minutes and earned $96.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 12m (132 min)
- Director
- Stuart Hazeldine
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Lionsgate
- Based on
- The Shack by William P. Young
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Shack About?
The premise of The Shack without spoilers, adapted from The Shack by William P. Young. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Following a devastating loss, Mack Phillips retreats into the Oregon wilderness, grappling with immense grief and questioning his faith. A mysterious letter guides him to a secluded cabin where he encounters three enigmatic figures who help him confront his pain and challenge his understanding of love, forgiveness, and the possibility of redemption. Through their guidance, Mack begins a journey of healing and self-discovery, confronting difficult truths about himself and his beliefs.
The Shack Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- loss of daughter
- guilt
- shack
- religious film
- family trip
- christianity
- loss of sister
- death of daughter
- based on novel
- holy trinity
- poisonous plant
- self sacrifice
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- strychnine
- poisoned
- recreational vehicle
- snow blower
- running out of gas
- whispering
- myth
- canoeing
- drowning
- eurocopter as355 twin squirrel
- sickle
- pitchfork
- near miss
- running a stop sign
- deer
- startled
- blue jay
- meteor
- metaphor
- walking on water
- close up of eyes
- cave
- glimpse of heaven
- running on water
- ladybug
- wrapping a body in a shroud
- burying a child
- time lapse photography
- tear catcher
- car truck crash
- fishing
- jesus christ character
- woods
- cabin
- pie
- hatred
- grief
- dress
The Shack Cast
Sam Worthington leads the cast, with Octavia Spencer and Radha Mitchell. Directed by Stuart Hazeldine; 7 actors are credited in all.
- Director Stuart Hazeldine
Also Starring in The Shack
· 3 moreThe Shack Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Shack 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 32 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 20% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 76%
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Metacritic 32 Metascore
User score 5.8
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TMDB 75% User score
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Letterboxd 2.7 /5
417 ratings
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Movie Insider 4.1 /5
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The Shack Plot Summary
What happens in The Shack from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A 13-year-old boy named Mackenzie “Mack” Phillips disembarks from the school bus and hurries home to his family’s farm in the Midwest USA. Upon arrival, he witnesses a disturbing scene—his father violently abusing his mother. As Mack attempts to defend her, he becomes the target of his father’s rage. The man, a church deacon and a secretly struggling alcoholic, has a fierce grip on their household.
Full summary
The whole story of The Shack, scene by scene
The Shack Box Office
The Shack grossed $96.9 million worldwide. $57.4 million came from the US and Canada and $39.6 million (41%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$96.9M
- US & Canada
- $57.4M
- International
- $39.6M
The Shack Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 2 trailers and 1 clip.
- Trailer The Shack (2017 Movie) Official Trailer – ‘Keep Your Eyes On Me’
- Clip The Shack (2017 Movie) Official Clip – ‘Together’
How Well Do You Know The Shack?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
- Question 1: not answered
- Question 2: not answered
- Question 3: not answered
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- Question 5: not answered
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- Question 10: not answered
What does Mackenzie Phillips struggle with throughout his childhood?
Cars in The Shack
12 cars on screen, including the 1992 Ford Bronco and the 1999 Ford Explorer.
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1992 Ford Bronco Important role -
1999 Ford Explorer Important role -
2006 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role -
1986 Ford Econoline Minor role
The Shack Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “Die Hütte - Ein Wochenende mit Gott” and “A Cabana”.
- Also known as
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- Die Hütte - Ein Wochenende mit Gott
- A Cabana
- 天堂小屋
- 心灵小屋
- Le Chemin du pardon : La Cabane
- La cabaña
- La Cabane
- Le Chemin du pardon
- Хижина
- A viskó
- הבקתה
- Колибата
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- Chata
- Αναζητώντας Την Αλήθεια
- Baraka
- Колиба
- Chatrč
- 心靈小屋
- Koliba
- 陋室
- 오두막
- กระท่อมเหนือปาฏิหาริย์
- Le refuge
- Baraca
- Хатина
- Būda
- アメイジング・ジャーニー 神の小屋より
- Trobelė
- La cabanya
- Ngôi Lều Huyền Bí, ქოხი
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Movies Like The Shack
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Shelter, Take Shelter and Shackled.
The Shack FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and post-credit scenes of The Shack, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Shack?
The Shack runs 2 hours 12 minutes (132 minutes).
When was The Shack released?
The Shack was released on March 3, 2017.
Who directed The Shack?
The Shack was directed by Stuart Hazeldine.
Who is in the cast of The Shack?
The Shack stars Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer and Radha Mitchell, among 7 credited actors.
How much did The Shack make at the box office?
The Shack grossed $96.9 million worldwide ($57.4 million domestic, $39.6 million international).
How is The Shack rated?
The Shack has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, 32 on Metacritic and 75% on TMDB.
Is The Shack based on a book?
Yes. The Shack is adapted from The Shack by William P. Young.
Does The Shack have a post-credit scene?
No. The Shack has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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