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A Taylor Sheridan Star’s $20M Fantasy Movie Is Officially Leaving Netflix
The Shack, a 2017 fantasy drama starring Tim McGraw, Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer, is leaving Netflix at the end of September. Its removal matters to viewers because 30 September will be the final day to watch the film on the platform.
Directed by Stuart Hazeldine and co-written by Destin Daniel Cretton, the film follows a grieving man who visits an abandoned shack after receiving a mysterious letter, leading him to confront his faith and tragedy. The film received 20% from critics on Rotten Tomatoes but 76% from audiences, and McGraw is also known for roles in The Blind Side and Taylor Sheridan’s 1883.
In short
- The Shack leaves Netflix on 30 September.
- Tim McGraw stars alongside Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer.
- Audiences rated it far more favourably than critics.
Explained simply
The Shack is a 2017 fantasy drama starring Tim McGraw alongside Sam Worthington and Octavia Spencer. The film follows a man who receives a mysterious letter and travels to an abandoned shack, where he confronts his faith and processes deep personal tragedy.
The film has drawn divided responses, with critics giving it a poor reception whilst audiences rated it considerably more favourably. This divergence between critical and audience assessments reflects the broader landscape of faith-based cinema, which often divides professional reviewers and general viewers.
Tim McGraw, who stars in the film, is also known for his roles in The Blind Side and in Taylor Sheridan's television series 1883. The Shack was directed by Stuart Hazeldine and co-written by Destin Daniel Cretton.
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