The Shift is a 2023 science fiction film written and directed by Brock Heasley, starring Kristoffer Polaha, Neal McDonough, Elizabeth Tabish, Rose Reid, and Sean Astin.
Quick Facts
| Title | The Shift |
| Director / Writer | Brock Heasley |
| Composers | Dan Haseltine & Matthew S. Nelson |
| Genre | Christian Science Fiction Thriller |
| Release Date | December 1, 2023 |
| Distributor | Angel Studios |
| Running Time | 115 minutes |
| Budget | $6.4 million |
| Box Office | $12.2 million worldwide |

About the Shift Soundtrack
The Shift premiered in theaters on December 1, 2023.
According to IMDb: After a tense encounter with a mysterious stranger with otherworldly powers, a man is banished to a tyrannical, parallel Earth where he fights to return to the woman he loves.

Who Composed The Shift Soundtrack?
- Dan Haseltine: Daniel Paul Haseltine is an American singer, best known as the lead singer of the Christian alternative folk rock group Jars of Clay. Haseltine has performed singing, piano, accordion, observation, and melodica with Jars of Clay.

- Matthew S. Nelson: Matthew S. Nelson is a composer and multi-instrumentalist best known for co-composing the score to the hit original series The Chosen alongside Dan Haseltine, in addition to his work as a touring and session musician.
Original Soundtrack The Shift Soundtrack
- One of Us 2:42: One of Us was released in 1995 by artist Joan Osborne from the album Relish.
- The Shift 1:34: This song was released in 2020 by the band 10 Years and is part of the album Violent Allies. The genre of the song is Rock.
- Martha 0:45: This song was released in 1973 and is part of the album Closing Time by artist Tom Waits.
- Loop 0:45: This song was released in 2020 and is part of the album Peter Bence: The Awesome Piano by pianist Peter Bence.
The Shift Original Score Album
The full original score, The Shift (Soundtrack from the Angel Original Film), was released by Angel Studios / Sony Classical on April 5, 2024, and contains 16 tracks running about 1 hour and 4 minutes:
- Main Titles
- Do You Like Tea
- I’m The Benefactor
- The Diner
- Five Years Later
- Find The Light
- VICA View
- Shifters
- The Bad Thing
- The Nadirs
- The Necklace
- You Can’t Just Shoot The Devil
- Deviations
- Hope
- A Choice
- The Final Shift
The original soundtrack is available for streaming or purchase at Amazon Music.
Official Trailer
The Shift was released on 1 December 2023. The album features the film’s original score, composed by Dan Haseltine and Matthew S. Nelson. The soundtrack is available on Amazon Music, where you can listen to the entire album of songs. You can also watch the official trailer of the movie on YouTube.
Genre: Science Fiction, Thriller
The film’s original language is English, and its production companies are Nook Lane Entertainment, Pinnacle Peak Pictures, and Saltshaker Films.
The main cast of the film are:
- Kristoffer Polaha as Kevin Garner
- Neal McDonough as the Benefactor
- Sean Astin as Gabriel
- Elizabeth Tabish as Molly Garner
- Jason Marsden as Cyrus
- Emily Rose as Tabatha
- Rose Reid as Tina
As the movie continues, we can look forward to more ‘The Shift Soundtrack’ to enhance the overall experience.
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Immerse yourself in the captivating world of The Shift Soundtrack, where dreams and reality intertwine, and let the music take you on an unforgettable journey.

Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed The Shift (2023) soundtrack?
The original score was composed by Dan Haseltine, lead singer of Jars of Clay, together with Matthew S. Nelson, co-composer of The Chosen.
What songs are featured in The Shift?
Beyond the 16-track original score, The Shift features licensed songs including Joan Osborne’s “One of Us,” Tom Waits’ “Martha,” 10 Years’ “The Shift,” and Peter Bence’s “Loop.”
Is The Shift based on a true story?
No. The Shift is a work of fiction that loosely adapts the biblical Book of Job into a science-fiction, multiverse-hopping story.
Who stars in The Shift?
The Shift stars Kristoffer Polaha as Kevin Garner, Neal McDonough as the Benefactor, Elizabeth Tabish as Molly Garner, Sean Astin as Gabriel, and Rose Reid as Tina.
Where can I watch The Shift?
The Shift was released theatrically by Angel Studios and is available to rent, buy, or stream through Angel Studios’ Angel app and other major digital platforms.
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