Take Shelter
2011, English. Directed by Jeff Nichols.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Worth the Hype
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7.0/10 from 2,110 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Take Shelter
Take Shelter is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 30 September 2011
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jeff Nichols
- Budget
- $5M
- Box office
- $3.7M
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Take Shelter: quick answers
Is Take Shelter worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.0/10 from 2,110 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Take Shelter?
Take Shelter runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Does Take Shelter have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Take Shelter. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Take Shelter parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Take Shelter is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Take Shelter on?
Take Shelter is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Howdy in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Take Shelter?
If you liked Take Shelter, try These Final Hours, Awake, Melancholia.
Who directed Take Shelter?
Take Shelter (2011) was directed by Jeff Nichols and stars Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain, Shea Whigham.