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Shutter Island

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The implausible escape of a brilliant murderess brings U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his new partner (Mark Ruffalo) to Ashecliffe Hospital, a fortress-like insane asylum located on a remote, windswept island. The woman appears to have vanished from a locked room, and there are hints of terrible deeds committed within the hospital walls. As the investigation deepens, Teddy realizes he will have to confront his own dark fears if he hopes to make it off the island alive.
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It may not rank with Scorsese's best work, but Shutter Island's gleefully unapologetic genre thrills represent the director at his most unrestrained.

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Julie and Brandy Autostraddle It's supposed to be some suspense thriller... somebody should have said hey why don't you go see the hilarious comedy of Shutter Island. Sep 1, 2021 Full Review Deborah Ross The Spectator It's not a serious film and it's not even an especially suspenseful film but it is fun, in a Dr Caligari sort of way. Aug 30, 2018 Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online A twisted psychological thriller that leaves you guessing until the very end, Shutter Island is yet another fantastic collaboration between DiCaprio (giving another pitch-perfect and near heartbreaking performance) and director Martin Scorsese. Rated: A Sep 11, 2017 Full Review Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk It’s enjoyable, its weird, it’s dark, it’s thought-provoking, and the performances are great. Rated: 9/10 Sep 23, 2025 Full Review Ray Pride Newcity A thrill of form and function, a fully crafted exercise in visual style and classical genre legerdemain. Rated: 9/10 Jul 2, 2024 Full Review Michael Leader Den of Geek Even when these deeper textual aspects are pushed aside, Shutter Island is still a thriller that is gripping, chilling and wholly entertaining... Rated: 4/5 May 7, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Pedro Henrique C Shutter Island (2010) is a very complex film, you need to have a lot of patience and attention to understand what is happening in the story. However, the high ending is something really crazy, which is hard to believe and the audience that is watching is not the protagonist of the story, it is a very average film. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 10/02/25 Full Review JoParkerBear P If it happens to be on tv, I have to watch it. It’s that kind of movie. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/29/25 Full Review HameZz Z I was expecting a lot from this movie and it still exceeded my expectations. Scorsese never fails to deliver an incredibly entertaining and thoughtful film. Also the music is incredible. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/07/25 Full Review Keegan K. Most mind bending movie I’ve ever seen Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/01/25 Full Review Aidan F. Amazing movie. An incredible performance by DiCaprio, great atmosphere, at times eerie and scary. Keeps you guessing what’s going on the whole time and the twist at the end is iconic. The all around great story telling, cinematography and constant unease in the story is amazing and this is one of my favorite movies. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review J V Reminds me of Cypher frome Matrix. Chose to kill to live in a fantasy. The person you put up there ain't the person that comes back. It may look like that person, but it ain't that person. 'Cause... whatever lives in the ground beyond the Pet Sematary ain't human at all. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 08/28/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Martin Scorsese

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Leonardo DiCaprio

Teddy Daniels

Mark Ruffalo

Chuck Aule

Ben Kingsley

Dr. Cawley

Max von Sydow

Dr. Naehring

Michelle Williams

Dolores

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(L-R) Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule and Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels in "Shutter Island." (L-R) Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule, Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels, Max von Sydow as Dr. Naehring and Ben Kingsley as Dr. Cawley in "Shutter Island." (L-R) Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels and Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule in "Shutter Island." (L-R) Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels and Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule in "Shutter Island." (L-R) Ben Kingsley as Dr. Cawley, Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule and Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels in "Shutter Island." (L-R) Ben Kingsley as Dr. Cawley, Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule and Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels in "Shutter Island." (Left) Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule and Leonardo DiCaprio (center) as Teddy Daniels in "Shutter Island." (Right) Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule and Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels in "Shutter Island." (L-R) Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule and Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels in "Shutter Island." Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels in "Shutter Island." View more photos

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Synopsis The implausible escape of a brilliant murderess brings U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his new partner (Mark Ruffalo) to Ashecliffe Hospital, a fortress-like insane asylum located on a remote, windswept island. The woman appears to have vanished from a locked room, and there are hints of terrible deeds committed within the hospital walls. As the investigation deepens, Teddy realizes he will have to confront his own dark fears if he hopes to make it off the island alive.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Producer
Mike Medavoy, Arnold Messer, Bradley J. Fischer, Martin Scorsese
Screenwriter
Laeta Kalogridis
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Sikelia, Paramount Pictures, Appian Way, Phoenix
Rating
R (Language|Disturbing Violent Content|Some Nudity)
Genre
Mystery & Thriller, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Feb 19, 2010, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$128.0M
Runtime
2h 18m
Sound Mix
Dolby Digital, DTS, SDDS
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)
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