Take Shelter (2011)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,939 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Thriller, Drama, Horror
Released: 2011-09-30
Runtime: 120 minutes
Where to watch Take Shelter
- Stream: Prime Video
- Free with ads: The Roku Channel
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
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.
Take Shelter parents' guide: ages 13+
Parents need to know that this R-rated psychological thriller deals with mental illness, apocalyptic delusions, and family strain.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Contains tense, disturbing apocalyptic visions and nightmare sequences rather than graphic violence.
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
Cast
- Michael Shannon as Curtis LaForche
- Jessica Chastain as Samantha LaForche
- Shea Whigham as Dewart
- Tova Stewart as Hannah LaForche
- Katy Mixon as Nat
- Robert Longstreet as Jim
- Ray McKinnon as Kyle
- Kathy Baker as Sarah
- LisaGay Hamilton as Kendra
- Jeffrey Grover as Psychiatrist
Take Shelter FAQ
Is Take Shelter good?
Take Shelter has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,939 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Take Shelter?
In the US you can stream Take Shelter on Prime Video, watch it free with ads on The Roku Channel and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Take Shelter OK for kids?
Take Shelter is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 13+. Parents need to know that this R-rated psychological thriller deals with mental illness, apocalyptic delusions, and family strain.
What movies are like Take Shelter?
If you liked Take Shelter, try The Others, Signs, Through a Glass Darkly and John Q.