The Shallows (2016)

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

The Shallows (2016) poster

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.

Director: Jaume Collet-Serra
Genre: Horror, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 86 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Marco Beltrami
Cinematography: Flavio Martínez Labiano
Editing: Joel Negron
Production: Columbia Pictures, Ombra Films, Weimaraner Republic Pictures
Country: Australia, Spain, United States of America
Language: English, Español
Budget: $17M
Box Office: $119M
Original Language: en

Themes

Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Survival Struggle, Sadistic Game and Survival Horror, Surfing: Dancing with Nature and Waves, Void of Despair and No Escape

Keywords

surfing, surfer, island, mexico, shark attack, animal attack, coral reef, survival, wounded, creature, young woman, shark, great white shark, trapped, predator turns victim

Trailer

The Shallows Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Shallows about?
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.
Who directed The Shallows?
The Shallows was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra.
Who stars in The Shallows?
The Shallows stars Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, Brett Cullen, Janelle Bailey, Sedona Legge, Pablo Calva.
How long is The Shallows?
The Shallows has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is The Shallows?
The Shallows is a Horror, Drama, Thriller film.
What is the budget of The Shallows?
The Shallows had a budget of $17M.
How much did The Shallows gross?
The Shallows grossed $119M worldwide.
Where was The Shallows produced?
The Shallows was produced in Australia, Spain, United States of America.
What are the themes of The Shallows?
The themes of The Shallows include: Being Marooned and Escaping the Island, Survival Struggle, Sadistic Game and Survival Horror, Surfing: Dancing with Nature and Waves, Void of Despair and No Escape.