How to Watch the Shaft Movies in Order
All 3 Shaft movies in release order (1971 to 1973), with a quick take on each film.
Want to watch the Shaft movies in order? The franchise spans 3 films released from 1971 to 1973. The simplest approach is release order, which is how the story was meant to unfold for audiences. Here is the complete Shaft watch order, with links to our full guides for each film.
1. Shaft (1971)
Cool Black private eye John Shaft is hired by a crime lord to find and retrieve his kidnapped daughter.
2. Shaft's Big Score! (1972)
John Shaft is back as the lady-loved black detective cop on the search for the murderer of a client.
3. Shaft in Africa (1973)
Detective John Shaft travels incognito to Ethiopia, then France, to bust a human trafficking ring.
Watch order at a glance
- Shaft (1971)
- Shaft's Big Score! (1972)
- Shaft in Africa (1973)
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Frequently asked questions
How many Shaft movies are there?
There are 3 Shaft movies, released from 1971 to 1973.
What order should I watch the Shaft movies in?
Release order is the recommended way to watch: start with Shaft (1971) and finish with Shaft in Africa.
What is the first Shaft movie?
Shaft, released in 1971.
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