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Where to Watch The Shallows(2016)
“What was once in the deep is now in the shallows.”
Looking for where to watch The Shallows? You can currently find The Shallows online through Peacock, YouTube TV, and ViX Premium Amazon Channel. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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.
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The Shallows (2016), directed by Jaume Collet-Serra, is a horror film and is available to stream on 14 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 6.3/10 and 78% on Rotten Tomatoes from 5,351 ratings, it has divided audience opinion. Originally released in 2016, it's now a streaming staple.
The film stars Blake Lively, Óscar Jaenada, and Brett Cullen. At 86 minutes, it's a quick watch. Its compact length makes it a strong pick for a mid-week watch when you don't want to commit a full evening to a single film.
If you're looking to watch The Shallows online, the best option is Peacock for subscribers, and it's also included with YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, and Peacock Premium Plus, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with Assault on Precinct 13 and Shelter, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — The Shallows isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Peacock, YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus.
- The Shallows is available to stream on Peacock, YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus in the US.
- No — The Shallows isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Peacock, YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus.
- Yes — The Shallows is available to stream for free (with ads) on VIX , YouTube Free, Tubi, and it's also included with Peacock, YouTube TV, ViX Premium Amazon Channel, Peacock Premium Plus.
- The Shallows runs 1h 26m (86 minutes total).
- IMDb 6.3/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 78% · Metacritic 59/100.
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