Shell (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2012, Shell is a drama film directed by Scott Graham, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. Abandoned by her mother when she was a child, Shell has stayed to take care of her dying father but now feels trapped within the beautiful but desolate landscape that surrounds her. With only her routine of running the decaying petrol station, taking care of her father, and spending afternoons in her bedroom with a local mechanic, life is passing Shell by with every passing truck that rattles her walls. One day a salesman stops to re-fuel and offers Shell a taste of the outside world that takes her closer than ever to the edge of the road and her desire to escape.
Who’s in it. Shell stars Chloe Pirrie as Shell, Joseph Mawle as Pete, Michael Smiley as Hugh and Iain De Caestecker as Adam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Shell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shell (2012)?
- In US, Shell is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shell worth watching?
- Shell holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shell?
- Shell stars Chloe Pirrie, Joseph Mawle, Michael Smiley, Iain De Caestecker and Kate Dickie.
- When was Shell released?
- Shell was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.