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Shelter

2015·Movie
1h 37min·NR

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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

The mind, technology, and the future

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty7

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You need an uplifting mood

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About

One Room. Five Survivors. No Escape.

After a cataclysmic event, five strangers sealed inside an emergency shelter with all the comforts of home must learn to cope with their situation and with each other.
Post-Apocalyptic ThrillerClaustrophobic SettingPsychological BreakdownSurvivalCharacter-DrivenDark ThemesMoral DilemmasTense Atmosphere

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Shelter

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Where can I stream Shelter legally?

Shelter is included with a subscription to IndieFlix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, and Plex. 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 Shelter worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50/100 (IMDb 4.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Shelter rated?

NRDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: disturbing imagery and suicide themes.

How long is Shelter?

1 h 37 min

Shelter runs 1 h 37 min.

What language is Shelter in?

English

It was made in English.

In how many countries can I watch Shelter?

132ADAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBFBGBM+118

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Shelter in 132 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.