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Shazam!
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by David F. Sandberg. With Zachary Levi, Mark Strong, Asher Angel.
7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
A boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.
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7.0/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTA boy is given the ability to become an adult superhero in times of need with a single magic word.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Shazam!.
MoviHero lists March 29, 2019 as the release date for Shazam!. David F. Sandberg is the listed director. The listed cast includes Zachary Levi as Shazam, Mark Strong as Dr. Sivana, Asher Angel as Billy Batson, Jack Dylan Grazer as Freddy Freeman. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateMarch 29, 2019
GenresComedy · Fantasy · Action
Runtime2h 12m
DirectorDavid F. Sandberg
CastZachary Levi as Shazam, Mark Strong as Dr. Sivana, Asher Angel as Billy Batson, Jack Dylan Grazer as Freddy Freeman
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY
Is Shazam! right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Shazam! runs 2h 12m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 8/10: a faster-moving watch.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 5/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 4/10, suggesting a lighter emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
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MoviHero Rating: 7.0/10 from 10,584 votes. Updated Nov 15, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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Pacing8/10
Emotional Impact4/10
Mind-Bending3/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required5/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Shazam! is a heartwarming funny origin story for kid struggling with family, friends, and his new gifted superpowers. I had a lot of fun with…”
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“After the spiderman movies, this has to be the most annoying superhero movie I've seen to date.”
Viewer reaction
“It's entertaining, it has heart, and it's joyful.”
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“Growing up I was a regular viewer of the Shazam and Isis “Super Power Hour” on television.”
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“Definitely has its moments, bit in total the movie feels inconsistent which kills most of the buzz.”
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WORDS THAT STAY WITH YOU
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