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TMDB20102h 18mDrama / Thriller / Mystery

Shutter Island

Someone is missing.

World War II soldier-turned-U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels investigates the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane, but his efforts are compromised by troubling visions and a mysterious doctor.

TMDB audience score

Based on 26,581 votes

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Shutter Island at a glance

Worked out from the film's TMDB record and its United States provider listings. These are facts about the data, not a review.

Runtime

Long watch · 2h 18m

At 2h 18m it runs over two hours.

Genres

Drama · Thriller · Mystery

TMDB files it under drama, thriller, and mystery.

US availability

5 subscriptions · 2 free · 8 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 5 subscription services: fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 2 more. Free or ad-supported on Kanopy and YouTube Free. Listed to rent from 8 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

8.2 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 26,581 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Shutter Island tonight

  • It needs the whole evening: 2h 18m.
  • It is included with fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 2 more in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 26,581 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Shutter Island

Is Shutter Island scary?
MyCinema has not rated Shutter Island for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a drama, thriller, and mystery film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Shutter Island in the US?
Shutter Island streams on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and 2 more, is free on Kanopy and YouTube Free, and can be rented from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and 5 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Shutter Island?
Shutter Island runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).
Is Shutter Island suitable for kids?
Shutter Island is rated R in the United States, which means viewers under 17 need an adult with them. No, it is not suitable for children.

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