Shelter (2007)
Kernel Score: 87% · 497 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 2007-06-16
Runtime: 89 minutes
Where to watch Shelter
- Stream: Here TV
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Shelter parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Shelter is an R-rated drama centered on a young man's romance with another man and confronting homophobia.
- Violence & scariness: A little — Includes references to homophobia and related conflict but no major depicted violence noted in the signals.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Moderate — Rated R for a romantic same-sex relationship; the film's central plot is a coming-out romance.
- Language: Some — An R rating for a character drama suggests some strong language.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jonah Markowitz
Cast
- Brad Rowe as Shaun
- Trevor Wright as Zach
- Tricia Pierce as Partier
- Tina Holmes as Jeanne
- Jackson Wurth as Cody
- Katie Walder as Tori
- Matt Bushell as Alan
- Ross Thomas as Gabe
- Joy Gohring as Ellen
- Don Margolin as Father John
Shelter FAQ
Is Shelter good?
Shelter has an 87% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 497 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Shelter?
In the US you can stream Shelter on Here TV.
Is Shelter OK for kids?
Shelter is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Shelter is an R-rated drama centered on a young man's romance with another man and confronting homophobia.
What movies are like Shelter?
If you liked Shelter, try Looking: The Movie, Heartstopper Forever, Brokeback Mountain and Winter Spring Summer or Fall.