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Take Shelter (2011)

โ€œFar away from the cruel world.โ€

7.1/10 ยท 2,085 votes 2h 0m r ThrillerDramaHorror

#54 of 249 films from 2011 #549 of 2475 in thriller

Directed by Jeff Nichols ยท Written by Jeff Nichols

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Overview

Plagued by a series of apocalyptic visions, a young husband and father questions whether to shelter his family from a coming storm, or from himself.

Cast

Michael Shannonas Curtis LaForche
Jessica Chastainas Samantha LaForche
Katy Mixonas Nat
Shea Whighamas Dewart
Ray McKinnonas Kyle
Robert Longstreetas Jim
Kathy Bakeras Sarah
LisaGay Hamiltonas Kendra
Jeffrey Groveras Psychiatrist
Tova Stewartas Hannah LaForche
Natasha Randallas Cammie
Ron Kennardas Russell
Scott Knisleyas Lewis
Heather Caldwellas Special Ed Teacher

Facts

Release dateSeptember 30, 2011
Runtime120 min (2h 0m) โ€” longer as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresThriller, Drama, Horror
LanguageEN
Budget$5,000,000
Box office$3,741,098 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt1675192

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Questions

How long is Take Shelter?
Take Shelter runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
Is Take Shelter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.1/10 across 2,085 votes, which places it #54 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 79%) and #549 among 2475 thriller titles.
Who directed Take Shelter?
Take Shelter was directed by Jeff Nichols. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Mud (2013), The Bikeriders (2024), Loving (2016).
Who stars in Take Shelter?
Michael Shannon as Curtis LaForche; Jessica Chastain as Samantha LaForche; Katy Mixon as Nat; Shea Whigham as Dewart; Ray McKinnon as Kyle; Robert Longstreet as Jim.
What is Take Shelter rated?
It carries a r certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Take Shelter?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/24318.

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