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Gimme Shelter

2013·Movie
1h 41min·PG-13
52
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension6
  • Violence6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Deeply moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Coming of Age8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Sometimes you have to leave home to find your family.

After running away from her abusive mother, a streetwise teen seeks refuge with her father, but he rejects her when he learns that she's pregnant.
Teen PregnancyAbuse & NeglectHomelessnessComing-of-Age DramaSocial RealismFamily DysfunctionRedemption & SurvivalEmotional HardshipInner Strength

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Gimme Shelter

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Where can I stream Gimme Shelter legally?

Gimme Shelter is included with a subscription to Angel Studios in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on The CW, Kanopy, and Hoopla. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Gimme Shelter worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52/100 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 37). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gimme Shelter rated?

PG-13Drug useStrong language

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: drug use and strong language.

How long is Gimme Shelter?

1 h 41 min

Gimme Shelter runs 1 h 41 min.

Is Gimme Shelter based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

Do critics and audiences agree on Gimme Shelter?

Critics37
Audiences69

Not quite. Audiences rate Gimme Shelter higher (69) than critics (37). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Gimme Shelter a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$1 million

No. It cost about $8 million to make and earned $1 million worldwide, 18% of its budget.

What language is Gimme Shelter in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Gimme Shelter?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Gimme Shelter in 76 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.