Shelter
Seen it?2014 | 105 min | Drama
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (46% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 5.9 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 45 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
Hannah and Tahir fall in love while homeless on the streets of New York. Shelter explores how they got there, and as we learn about their pasts we realize they need each other to build a future.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
46% on Rotten Tomatoes, 43 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
5.9 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 37K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Bettany
- Jennifer ConnellyHannah
- Anthony MackieTahir
- Amy HargreavesCarrie
- Bruce AltmanPeter
- Andrew PolkDr. Patel
- Paul UrcioliDoctor
- Teddy CañezStation Officer
- Scott JohnsenTerry
- Rob MorganFranklin
- Kevin GeerWalter