A father’s transformative journey that will show him the ultimate truth about love, loss, and forgiveness. more
Release DateU.S.
The Shack was released onFriday, March 3, 2017 Nationwide Release
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Tuesday, May 30, 2017Released; Now Available Buy | Rent Now
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The Shack takes us on a father’s uplifting spiritual journey. After suffering a family tragedy, Mack Phillips [Sam Worthington] spirals into a deep depression causing him to question his innermost beliefs. Facing a crisis of faith, he receives a mysterious letter urging him to an abandoned shack deep in the Oregon wilderness. Despite his doubts, Mack journeys to the shack and encounters an enigmatic trio of strangers led by a woman named Papa [Octavia Spencer]. Through this meeting, Mack finds important truths that will transform his understanding of his tragedy and change his life forever.
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Trivia & Production Notes
- Based on the William Paul Young novel.
