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The Shallows

2016 · 1h 26m · PG-13

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Reception

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  • IMDb6.3/10155,706 votes
  • Rotten Tomatoes78%critic reviews
  • Metacritic59/100critic reviews
  • TMDB6.3/105,476 votes

According to IMDb: 1 win and 15 nominations.

What is it about? The Shallows

What was once in the deep is now in the shallows.

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.

Genres: horror, drama, thriller. Themes: surfing, surfer, island, mexico, shark attack, animal attack.

Cast and crew The Shallows

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Full cast and crew11 cast members, 95 crew

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Details The Shallows

Poster: The Shallows
Premiere
June 21, 2016, United States
First theatrical release
June 24, 2016
Release in the US
June 24, 2016
Countries
Australia, Spain, United States
Original language
English
Rating
PG-13
Studios
Columbia Pictures, Ombra Films, Weimaraner Republic Pictures

Numbers and release

Budget
$17M
Worldwide gross
$119.1M
Gross in the US
$55.1M

Frequently asked questions

How long is The Shallows?

1h 26m (86 minutes).

Who’s in The Shallows?

Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, Brett Cullen, Janelle Bailey, Sedona Legge, Pablo Calva, Diego Espejel, Ava Dean, Chelsea Moody, and Angelo Josue Lozano Corzo. Directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.

Is The Shallows worth watching?

IMDb 6.3 from 155,706 votes. Rotten Tomatoes 78%. Metacritic 59/100.

Sources: TMDB (title data, images) · OMDb (IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, Metacritic). As of November 13, 2026. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. · Ta strona po polsku