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The Shallows
The Shallows
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  2. The Shallows

The Shallows

2016
1h 26m
Horror
Drama
Thriller

Status

Released

Release

2016

Runtime

1h 26m

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2
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7
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Buy

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Storyline

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

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 26m
Jun 24, 2016
Digital Release
Jul 22, 2016
Languages
English
Spanish
Director
Jaume Collet-Serra
Jaume Collet-Serra
Production
Columbia Pictures
Columbia Pictures
Ombra Films
Ombra Films
Weimaraner Republic Pictures
Weimaraner Republic Pictures
Production Countries
Australia
Spain
United States of America
Official Website

Top Cast

12 Cast Members

Blake Lively

Blake Lively

Nancy Adams

Óscar Jaenada

Óscar Jaenada

Carlos

Brett Cullen

Brett Cullen

Father

Janelle Bailey

Janelle Bailey

Mother

Sedona Legge

Sedona Legge

Chloe Adams

Pablo Calva

Pablo Calva

Carlo's Son

Diego Espejel

Intoxicated Man

Ava Dean

Young Nancy

Chelsea Moody

Chelsea Moody

Young Mom

Angelo Josue Lozano Corzo

Surfer 1

José Manuel Trujillo Salas

Surfer 2

Sully Seagull

Sully 'Steven' Seagull

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