Shutter Island (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 8.2
Released in 2010, Shutter Island is a thriller, drama and mystery film directed by Martin Scorsese, running about 138 minutes. “Some places never let you go.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Shutter Island stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels, Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule, Ben Kingsley as Dr. Cawley and Max von Sydow as Dr. Naehring, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Shutter Island sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $294.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shutter Island page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shutter Island tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shutter Island (2010)?
- In US, Shutter Island is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shutter Island worth watching?
- Shutter Island holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, drama and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shutter Island?
- Shutter Island stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Max von Sydow and Michelle Williams.
- When was Shutter Island released?
- Shutter Island was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 138 minutes.