Shaft's Big Score!
1972, English. Directed by Gordon Parks.
Last time he was nice. This time he's ice!
John Shaft is back as the lady-loved black detective cop on the search for the murderer of a client.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Shaft's Big Score! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 21 June 1972
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Ernest Tidyman
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $10M
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Shaft's Big Score!: quick answers
What should I watch before Shaft's Big Score!?
Watch Shaft (1971) first.
What comes after Shaft's Big Score!?
Next in the series: Shaft in Africa (1973).
Is Shaft's Big Score! worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 87 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shaft's Big Score!?
Shaft's Big Score! runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does Shaft's Big Score! have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shaft's Big Score!. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shaft's Big Score! parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shaft's Big Score! is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shaft's Big Score! on?
Shaft's Big Score! isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shaft's Big Score!?
If you liked Shaft's Big Score!, try The Locksmith, Run, Gang Related.
Who directed Shaft's Big Score!?
Shaft's Big Score! (1972) was directed by Gordon Parks and stars Richard Roundtree, Moses Gunn, Drew Bundini Brown.