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Shelter (2007)

โ€œThe power of being true to yourself.โ€

7.7/10 ยท 513 votes 1h 29m r RomanceDrama

#11 of 208 films from 2007 #143 of 1371 in romance

Directed by Jonah Markowitz ยท Written by Jonah Markowitz

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Overview

Forced to give up his dreams of art school, Zach works dead-end jobs to support his sister and her son. Questioning his life, he paints, surfs and hangs out with his best friend, Gabe. When Gabe's older brother returns home for the summer, Zach suddenly finds himself drawn into a relationship he didn't expect.

Cast

Brad Roweas Shaun
Trevor Wrightas Zach
Tricia Pierceas Partier
Tina Holmesas Jeanne
Jackson Wurthas Cody
Katie Walderas Tori
Matt Bushellas Alan
Ross Thomasas Gabe
Albert Reedas Billy
Joy Gohringas Ellen
Don Margolinas Father John
Alejandro Patiรฑoas Moe
Caitlin Crosbyas Shari
Alicia Sixtosas Amber

Facts

Release dateJune 16, 2007
Runtime89 min (1h 29m) โ€” shorter as the 2007 average of 105 min
GenresRomance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$500,000
Box office$142,666 (0.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0942384

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Questions

How long is Shelter?
Shelter runs 89 minutes (1h 29m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Shelter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.7/10 across 513 votes, which places it #11 of 208 films released in 2007 in this index (top 95%) and #143 among 1371 romance titles.
Who directed Shelter?
Shelter was directed by Jonah Markowitz.
Who stars in Shelter?
Brad Rowe as Shaun; Trevor Wright as Zach; Tricia Pierce as Partier; Tina Holmes as Jeanne; Jackson Wurth as Cody; Katie Walder as Tori.
What is Shelter rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Shelter?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/151264.

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