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The Shack (2017)

PG-13 · 2017-03-03 · 2h 12m · EN
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After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa. Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever.

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Stuart HazeldineDirector
Budget
$20M
Box office
$96.9M

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▶ The Shack (2017 Movie) Official Trailer – ‘Keep Your Eyes On Me’▶ The Shack (2017 Movie) Official Trailer – ‘Believe’

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Sam WorthingtonSam WorthingtonMack PhillipsOctavia SpencerOctavia SpencerPapa / ElouisaTim McGrawTim McGrawWillieAviv AlushAviv AlushJesusSumire MatsubaraSumire MatsubaraSarayuRadha MitchellRadha MitchellNan PhillipsGraham GreeneGraham GreeneMale PapaGage MunroeGage MunroeJose PhillipsMegan CharpentierMegan CharpentierKate PhillipsLane EdwardsLane EdwardsOfficer DaltonAlice BragaAlice BragaSophiaRyan RobbinsRyan RobbinsEmil Ducette

Keywords

Based on novel or bookChristian filmLoss of loved oneChristianityDeath of daughterGuiltFamily tripChristian

Movie DNA

Genre affinityFantasy · DramaTheme affinityBased On Novel Or Book · Christian Film · Loss Of Loved OneDialogue densityDramaPacingLongEmotional intensityLoss Of Loved One · Family TripDirector preference63866

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What is The Shack about?

After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa. Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever.

How long is The Shack?

The Shack has a runtime of 132 minutes.

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