Shut In (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 2016, Shut In is a thriller and drama film directed by Farren Blackburn, running about 91 minutes. “Some fears can't be shut out.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A widowed child psychologist lives in an isolated existence in rural New England. When caught in a deadly winter storm, she must find a way to rescue a young boy before he disappears forever.
Who’s in it. Shut In stars Naomi Watts as Mary Portman, Oliver Platt as Dr. Wilson, David Cubitt as Doug Hart and Jacob Tremblay as Tom Patterson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Shut In has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $13.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel and 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 Shut In page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shut In tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shut In (2016)?
- In US, Shut In is available to stream on YouTube TV, Cinemax Amazon Channel and Cinemax Apple TV Channel, and 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 Shut In worth watching?
- Shut In holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shut In?
- Shut In stars Naomi Watts, Oliver Platt, David Cubitt, Jacob Tremblay and Charlie Heaton.
- When was Shut In released?
- Shut In was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.