The Shack (2017)
A grieving man finds unexpected solace and spiritual understanding during a mysterious encounter in a secluded shack.
A grieving man receives a mysterious, personal invitation to meet with God at a place called 'The Shack'.
How intense is The Shack?
The Shack has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a family watch. Rated PG-13.
What The Shack feels like
- Tone
- earnestmelancholyuplifting
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionFamily night
Where to stream The Shack
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Shack for you?
Is The Shack scary?
No. The Shack is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Shack gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Shack sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Shack OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Shack?
The Shack runs 2h 12m.
Where can I stream The Shack?
The Shack is streaming on Netflix.
Does The Shack have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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