What is The Shack movie on Netflix about?

Despite several years passing since its debut, the 2017 film The Shack has made its way to Netflix’s top 10 trending list this week (Dec. 13), mostly due to its touching premise as well as its cast of talented actors and actresses. That includes, but is not limited to, Hidden Figures actress Octavia Spencer and iconic Avatar actor Sam Worthington.

With this film being one that is currently on everyone’s mind, you’re probably wondering just what this film is about. You’ve come to the right place because we’re here to tell you what you can expect from The Shack before watching later tonight.

The Shack synopsis

The 2017 film tells the story of a man named Mack Phillips, whose trip to Oregon turns spiritual once he meets individuals who are way more than what meets his natural eye.

During his time there, he not only receives the answers to questions that he had been asking all of his life but also receives a profound change within himself that he so desperately needed following the passing of his daughter.

More on the official synopsis via Netflix here:

"After suffering a tragic loss, Mack Phillips seeks answers from a mysterious letter urging him to visit a deserted shack in the Oregon wilderness."

In addition to Spencer and Worthington, who play the role of Papa and Mack respectively, the cast for The Shack features Grammy Award-winning musician Tim McGraw as Willie, Radha Mitchell as Nan Phillips, Megan Charpentier as Kate Phillips, Gage Munroe as Josh Phillips, Sumire as Holy Spirit, and Valley of Tears actor Avraham Aviv Alush who plays the role of Jesus Christ in the film.

See Alush and the rest of the cast in the official trailer for The Shack in the video below.

It’s a film that is sure to move your soul every step of the way, so don’t forget to watch The Shack streaming right now on Netflix!