The Shallows

Film - 2016 - Action & Adventure, Drama, Horror

The story

While surfing on a secluded beach, Nancy finds herself in the feeding grounds of a great white shark. Though stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of her ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude.

Directed by

Jaume Collet-Serra

Starring

Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, Brett Cullen, Janelle Bailey, Sedona Legge, Pablo Calva

Where to watch

netflix

Ratings

IMDb 6.3 out of 10

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Film · 2016 · Action & Adventure · Drama · Horror

The Shallows

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The story

While surfing on a secluded beach, Nancy finds herself in the feeding grounds of a great white shark. Though stranded only 200 yards from shore, survival proves to be the ultimate test of wills, requiring all of her ingenuity, resourcefulness, and fortitude.

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IMDb
6.3 / 10
146k votes
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78%
Tomatometer
2.91 / 5
215k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.4 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Drama, Horror
Runtime1h 26m
RatedM
Release2016-06-24
Where to watch
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