Shutter Island

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Shutter Island

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Released Feb 19, 2010

2h 18m

Mystery & Thriller

Drama

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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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Critics Consensus

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Yasser Medina

Cinefilia

As a mystery thriller, it is a direct one-way ticket to madness, and it's impossible not to get hooked or think about it once it's over. Without a doubt, this is one of Scorsese's best films with DiCaprio. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 8/10

Feb 21, 2024

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Ольга М

I loved this film. On the plus side, the acting was very convincing and the ending was exciting. The plot was quite confusing, but it's cool and I liked it. I recommend this thriller for watching because it's a great movie like all DiCaprio's films.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/14/25

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Landen D

Movie with a great twists all throughout. Very sad and tragic story in general. What I love about this movie is that even though there's not a cliff hanger, they really let it be up to your interpretation when they ended with the quote "Which would be worse, to live as a monster, or to die as a good man?"

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

04/14/25

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John F

Scorsese bites off a bit more than he can chew here, but still worth watching at least because of Leo's performance.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/09/25

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Frans B

Strange one for Scorsese, I must say. Di Caprio so fixed in character, like always, it's almost disturbing. The plot will keep you upright and wide eyed. Once again exploring the unreliable nature of memory and perception. Better concentrate while watching this, very intelligently written and directed, great cinematography, all cast very good in character. Intriguing and exciting

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/08/25

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Josipa K

What would be worse?

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/26/25

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Thee jason m

Dark dark dark.....you started to have the feeling that Leo was ...nuts.....

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/21/25

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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: Paramount Pictures, Phoenix, Sikelia, Appian Way
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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