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TMDB20112h 0mThriller / Drama / Horror

Take Shelter

Far away from the cruel world.

Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself.

TMDB audience score

Based on 2,093 votes

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Take Shelter 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

Standard length · 2h 0m

At 2h 0m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Thriller · Drama · Horror

TMDB files it under thriller, drama, and horror.

US availability

3 subscriptions · 1 free · 5 to rent · 5 to buy

Included with 3 subscription services: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Howdy Amazon Channel. Free or ad-supported on The Roku Channel. Listed to rent from 5 stores. Listed to buy from 5 stores.

TMDB audience score

7.1 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 2,093 votes, a strong audience score. That is a large sample of voters.

Why watch Take Shelter tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 2h 0m.
  • It is included with Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Howdy Amazon Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
  • TMDB users rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 2,093 votes.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Take Shelter

Is Take Shelter scary?
MyCinema has not rated Take Shelter for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a thriller, drama, and horror film. It is rated R in the United States.
Where can I watch Take Shelter in the US?
Take Shelter streams on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and Howdy Amazon Channel, is free on The Roku Channel, and can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and 2 more in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Take Shelter?
Take Shelter runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
Is Take Shelter suitable for kids?
Take Shelter 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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