The Shallows poster

Movie

The Shallows

2016PG-131h 26m6.4 / 10

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.

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Checked Sep 1, 2026

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Synopsis

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.

More about The Shallows

Cast

Blake LivelyNancy Adams
Óscar JaenadaCarlos
Brett CullenFather
Janelle BaileyMother
Sedona LeggeChloe Adams
Pablo CalvaCarlo's Son
Diego EspejelIntoxicated Man
Ava DeanYoung Nancy

Credits

Directed by
Jaume Collet-Serra
Written by
Anthony Jaswinski

Production details

Status
Released
Original language
English
Budget
$17M
Box office
$119.1M

Production

  • Columbia PicturesUnited States
  • Ombra FilmsSpain
  • Weimaraner Republic PicturesUnited States

Themes

animal attackanimal horrorbloody deathbuoycoral reefcreaturegoprogreat white shark