How long is The Shallows?

The Shallows is 1 h 26 min long (86 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:26 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The Shallows rated?

The Shallows is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream The Shallows?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The Shallows (2016) runs 1 h 26 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.4 from 5,472 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 26 min — ends 9:26 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Horror, Drama, Thriller
Released: June 24, 2016
TMDB rating: 6.4 / 10 from 5,472 votes
Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Starring: Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, Brett Cullen, Janelle Bailey
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Horror and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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How long is The Shallows?: The Shallows is 1 h 26 min long (86 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:26 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The Shallows rated?: The Shallows is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is The Shallows a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Horror and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream The Shallows?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Netflix (subscription), Netflix Standard with Ads (subscription), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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