Shazam!
Seen it?2019 | 132 min | Action, Comedy, Fantasy
Saturday SpecialWhy it’s a Saturday Special
It earned strong reviews (90% on Rotten Tomatoes), it made about 5 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh, fantasy fans and action fans. If you loved Doctor Strange or Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 2 hr 12 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.
A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
90% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsSolid
2 wins and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerStrong
$368 million worldwide on a $80 million budget; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 419K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by David F. Sandberg
- Zachary LeviShazam
- Mark StrongDr. Sivana
- Asher AngelBilly Batson
- Jack Dylan GrazerFreddy Freeman
- Adam BrodySuper Hero Freddy
- Djimon HounsouWizard
- Faithe HermanDarla Dudley
- Meagan GoodSuper Hero Darla
- Grace Caroline CurreyMary Bromfield
- Michelle BorthSuper Hero Mary