Take Shelter (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2011, Take Shelter is a thriller, drama and horror film directed by Jeff Nichols, running about 120 minutes. “Far away from the cruel world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Take Shelter stars Michael Shannon as Curtis LaForche, Jessica Chastain as Samantha LaForche, Katy Mixon as Nat and Shea Whigham as Dewart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Take Shelter has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Take Shelter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Take Shelter tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Take Shelter (2011)?
- In US, Take Shelter is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Take Shelter worth watching?
- Take Shelter holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and horror. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Take Shelter?
- Take Shelter stars Michael Shannon, Jessica Chastain, Katy Mixon, Shea Whigham and Ray McKinnon.
- When was Take Shelter released?
- Take Shelter was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.