Shelter
Synopsis
Hannah and Tahir fall in love while homeless on the streets of New York. Shelter explores how they got there, and as we learn about their pasts we realize they need each other to build a future.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 13, 2015
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Bettany
- Screenplay & Story
- Paul Bettany
- Original Score
- James Lavelle
- Original Title
- Shelter
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- The Bridge Finance Company, Bifrost Pictures, Voltage Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Bettany
Paul Bettany
James Lavelle
Paula Huidobro
John F. Lyons
Daniel Wagner, Paul Bettany, Robert Ogden Barnum, Katie Mustard
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Bettany
Director
Tania Bijlani
Production Design
Paul Bettany
Writer
Daniel Wagner
Producer
Paul Bettany
Producer
Robert Ogden Barnum
Producer
John F. Lyons
Editor
Katie Mustard
Producer
Paula Huidobro
Director of Photography
James Lavelle
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shelter
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What is Shelter about?
Hannah and Tahir fall in love while homeless on the streets of New York. Shelter explores how they got there, and as we learn about their pasts we realize they need each other to build a future.
Who directed Shelter?
Shelter was directed by Paul Bettany.
Who stars in Shelter?
The principal cast of Shelter includes Jennifer Connelly, Anthony Mackie, Amy Hargreaves, Bruce Altman, Andrew Polk.
When was Shelter released and how long is it?
Shelter was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Shelter?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shelter was composed by James Lavelle.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shelter?
Shelter holds official age classifications: CA: 18A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).