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Shutter Island Review (2010) — 72% Celluloid Score

Directed by Martin Scorsese · 2010 ·

Short answer

Is Shutter Island worth watching?

Yes. Shutter Island (2010) earns a 72% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audiences (76%) responded more warmly than critics (68%). See the 4 inputs.

72%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

68% Editorial Rating
76% Audience snapshot · excluded
63 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.8
8.2 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
2h 18m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · MA 15+ (Australia) · 14A (Canada) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Leonardo DiCaprio , Mark Ruffalo , Ben Kingsley , Max von Sydow , Michelle Williams , Emily Mortimer , Patricia Clarkson , Jackie Earle Haley , Ted Levine , John Carroll Lynch
Streaming
fuboTV, Paramount+
Language
English

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Where to watch

  • fuboTV
  • Paramount+

Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home, Spectrum On Demand

Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango at Home

Where to watch Shutter Island by country

Country Streaming on
India Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV
Indonesia Catchplay, HBO Max
Japan Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT
Malaysia HBO Max
Philippines HBO Max
Thailand HBO Max
United Arab Emirates Shahid
United States fuboTV, Paramount+

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (68/100).
  • General viewers mostly liked it (76%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (63/100).
  • IMDb users score it 8.2/10.
  • Celluloid Score 72% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Fans of Drama

Not ideal for

  • Viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films

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Is Shutter Island worth watching?

Yes — Shutter Island earns a 72% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits fans of Drama, but viewers who only watch top-tier, 90%+ rated films may want to skip it.

Celluloid verdict

Scorsese’s gothic mind-bender — DiCaprio’s Teddy Daniels unravels on an asylum island of fog and doubles.

, Founder & Editor

Audiences (76%) responded more warmly than critics (68%).

What is Shutter Island about?

World War II soldier-turned-U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels investigates the disappearance of a patient from a hospital for the criminally insane, but his efforts are compromised by troubling visions and a mysterious doctor.

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Shutter Island: frequently asked questions

Is Shutter Island worth watching?

Yes. Shutter Island (2010) has a Celluloid Score of 72%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

Where can I watch Shutter Island?

In the United States, Shutter Island streams on fuboTV, Paramount+ with a subscription, and you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ Hotstar, Vi Movies & TV in India; Catchplay, HBO Max in Indonesia; Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, U-NEXT in Japan; HBO Max in Malaysia. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

How long is Shutter Island?

Shutter Island runs 2 hours 18 minutes (138 minutes).

What is Shutter Island rated?

Shutter Island is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, MA 15+ in Australia, 14A in Canada and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

Who stars in Shutter Island?

Shutter Island is directed by Martin Scorsese and stars Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Max von Sydow, Michelle Williams.

What is the Metascore for Shutter Island?

Metacritic's Metascore for Shutter Island is 63 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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