Gimme Shelter (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1970, Gimme Shelter is a music and documentary film directed by Albert Maysles, running about 92 minutes. “The music that thrilled the world… and the killing that stunned it!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A detailed chronicle of the famous 1969 tour of the United States by the British rock band The Rolling Stones, which culminated with the disastrous and tragic concert held on December 6 at the Altamont Speedway Free Festival, an event of historical significance, as it marked the end of an era: the generation of peace and love suddenly became the generation of disillusionment.
Who’s in it. Gimme Shelter stars Mick Jagger as Self - The Rolling Stones Member, Charlie Watts as Self - The Rolling Stones Member, Keith Richards as Self - The Rolling Stones Member and Mick Taylor as Self - The Rolling Stones Member, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Gimme Shelter has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $252.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel and Cinemax Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Gimme Shelter page.
If you liked it. Fans of Gimme Shelter tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Gimme Shelter (1970)?
- In US, Gimme Shelter is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Gimme Shelter worth watching?
- Gimme Shelter holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Gimme Shelter?
- Gimme Shelter stars Mick Jagger, Charlie Watts, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor and Bill Wyman.
- When was Gimme Shelter released?
- Gimme Shelter was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.