The Shack (2017 film)
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| Directed by | Stuart Hazeldine |
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| Based on | The Shack by William P. Young |
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| Cinematography | Declan Quinn |
| Edited by | William Steinkamp |
| Music by | Aaron Zigman |
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| Distributed by | Lionsgate Films |
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Running time | 132 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $20 million |
| Box office | $96.9 million |
The Shack is a 2017 American fantasy drama film, directed by Stuart Hazeldine and written by John Fusco, Andrew Lanham and Destin Daniel Cretton, based on the 2007 novel. The film stars Sam Worthington, Octavia Spencer, Avraham Aviv Alush, Radha Mitchell, Alice Braga and Tim McGraw.
The story follows a grieving father who, after suffering a family tragedy, receives a mysterious invitation to visit a shack deep in the wilderness, where he confronts his darkest fears and experiences a transformative spiritual journey.
Filming began on June 8, 2015, in Vancouver, British Columbia. The Shack was released in the United States on March 3, 2017. The film received unfavorable reviews from critics, but grossed $96.9 million against a budget of $20 million.