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Shutter Island

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69% Tomatometer 262 Reviews 77% Popcornmeter 250,000+ Ratings
The implausible escape of a brilliant murderess brings U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels and his new partner 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 Sep 1, 2021
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. Go to Full Review Deborah Ross The Spectator Aug 30, 2018
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. Go to Full Review Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online Sep 11, 2017
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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. Go to Full Review Wesley Lovell Cinema Sight Jan 7, 2026
4/4
Working outside his comfort zone, Martin Scorsese has made some fascinating genre films with Shutter Island being one of his best. Go to Full Review Bryce Hanson Horror Movie Talk Sep 23, 2025
9/10
It’s enjoyable, its weird, it’s dark, it’s thought-provoking, and the performances are great. Go to Full Review Ray Pride Newcity Jul 2, 2024
9/10
A thrill of form and function, a fully crafted exercise in visual style and classical genre legerdemain. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Robert P @Superbad 3 days ago Shutter Island is a *4* star Movie! See more Julien M @jmontmayeur7 5 days ago Honestly really surprised by how low this is rated on here. This is a great psychological thriller. It shoes what prisons and mental institutes are like and the plot twist is very good. I think maybe the plot could be paced a little better and we could get maybe more detail into Teddy's background. The scenes between Teddy and his wife are confusing and don't actually give us too much more information about him and his wife's relationship. We really don't learn much about Teddy till the plot twist at the end. See more James B @RT33216112 Sep 6, 2026 i thought the movie was great, fantastic acting and it definitely took my brain for a ride. See more Averi H @DaveTheMonkey Aug 31, 2026 My mind just exploded See more Anthony L @RT86574168 Aug 29, 2026 Leonardo’s most underrated movie by far. Deserved more praise and more awards. See more Tyler H @TylerHotel1 Aug 22, 2026 Would give this movie 5 stars but the public connotation after consuming this movie since its release has managed to diminish such an excellent concept, with exceptional foresight and individual roles. See more Read all reviews
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Martin Scorsese

Director

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 and his new partner 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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