Gimme Shelter
Seen it?1970 | 92 min | Documentary, Music
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for the curious. If you loved The Last Waltz or Moonage Daydream, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Eye-opening.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 32 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1970: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 85 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$2 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 63K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Albert Maysles, David Maysles, Charlotte Zwerin
- Mick JaggerSelf - The Rolling Stones Member
- Charlie WattsSelf - The Rolling Stones Member
- Keith RichardsSelf - The Rolling Stones Member
- Mick TaylorSelf - The Rolling Stones Member
- Bill WymanSelf - The Rolling Stones Member
- Marty BalinSelf
- Sonny BargerSelf
- Melvin BelliSelf
- Dick CarterSelf
- Jack CasadySelf