1 / 2Shaft Blu-ray (Paramount)
Paramount’s Shaft Blu-ray presents the 2000 action thriller starring Samuel L. Jackson, with John Singleton directing. The listing specifies English audio, French and Spanish dubbing and subtitles, and a runtime of 1 hour and 39 minutes.
At a glance
- Samuel L. Jackson plays John Shaft, who tracks down an eyewitness to a killing while facing corrupt police and drug dealers.
- The cast listing includes Vanessa Williams, Jeffrey Wright and Christian Bale, with Richard Roundtree reprising his original role according to the synopsis.
- English audio is listed in Dolby Digital 5.1, alongside French Dolby Digital 2.0. French and Spanish dubbing and subtitles are listed.
Reference price: $28.16
Price checked: Nov 12, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- One disc includes English, French and Spanish language options across audio and subtitles as specified in the listing.
- The synopsis and cast information identify the lead actors and central crime-investigation premise.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Brand | PARAMOUNT |
|---|---|
| Media format | NTSC |
| Genre | Drama |
| Contributor | SHAFT |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Release date | June 4 2019 |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 39 minutes |
|---|---|
| Aspect ratio | 1.78:1 |
| Audio languages and formats | English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French (Dolby Digital 2.0) |
| Dubbed languages | French, Spanish |
| Dimensions listed | 1.78 x 19.05 x 13.72 cm; 63.5 g |
|---|
What to know before buying
Listing details to confirm
Customer feedback is mixed on image quality. The listing provides no image-resolution detail, so buyers prioritizing a particular picture presentation should confirm it before purchasing. The listing identifies the contributor and actors inconsistently as “SHAFT,” while the synopsis and cast section name Samuel L. Jackson and other performers. It also labels the Blu-ray media format NTSC. These listing details do not establish a playback defect.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Viewers looking for Samuel L. Jackson in a crime-action thriller with John Singleton directing.
- Buyers who want the listed French or Spanish dubbing or subtitles in addition to English audio.
Less suited to
- Buyers who require confirmed image-resolution details, which are not provided in the listing.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights positive impressions of the disc’s overall quality, value and cast, with Samuel L. Jackson singled out in the supplied summary. Image quality receives mixed reactions. The listing confirms a one-disc Blu-ray and audio options, but does not state image resolution, so feedback about the picture may matter most to buyers with specific display expectations.
Positive themes
- Customers describe the physical movie as good quality and worthwhile, and praise the cast, including Samuel L. Jackson.
Mixed feedback
- Customer opinions on image quality are mixed.
Frequently asked questions
What is the film about?
The synopsis describes John Shaft tracking down the only eyewitness who can help put a racist killer behind bars, while dealing with corrupt cops and drug dealers.
Which audio and subtitle options are listed?
English audio is listed in Dolby Digital 5.1 and French audio in Dolby Digital 2.0. French and Spanish dubbing and subtitles are also specified.
How long is the film?
The listed runtime is 1 hour and 39 minutes.
Is the picture resolution specified?
No. The listing gives an aspect ratio of 1.78:1 but does not state image resolution. Customer feedback is mixed about image quality.
