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Shutter Island
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Martin Scorsese. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley.
8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S 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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8.2/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTWorld 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 compr…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Shutter Island.
MoviHero lists February 14, 2010 as the release date for Shutter Island. Martin Scorsese is the listed director. The listed cast includes Leonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels, Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule, Ben Kingsley as Dr. Cawley, Max von Sydow as Dr. Naehring. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateFebruary 14, 2010
GenresDrama · Mystery · Thriller
Runtime2h 18m
DirectorMartin Scorsese
CastLeonardo DiCaprio as Teddy Daniels, Mark Ruffalo as Chuck Aule, Ben Kingsley as Dr. Cawley, Max von Sydow as Dr. Naehring
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Is Shutter Island right for tonight?
Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
How much time should I set aside?
Shutter Island runs 2h 18m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
Is it a good choice when I am tired?
The attention estimate is 8/10. Consider saving this for a night when you can concentrate.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 8.2/10 from 26,741 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact6/10
Mind-Bending7/10
Scary5/10
Violence6/10
Rewatchability6/10
Attention Required8/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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Viewer reaction
“Mind-tripping psychological-thriller from Martin Scorsese, a bit of a change-up for him, with great performances all around of course including DiCaprio and Kingsley.”
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“Don't you get it? You're a rat in a maze. US Marshal Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) travels to an island asylum facility for the criminally…”
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“This was a random thing. We didn't even know the schedule and I was just wearing a random shirt and shorts. I just wanted to…”
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“A US federal Marshal is sent on to investigate a missing patient on an isolated asylum called The Shutter Island.”
Viewer reaction
“Good suspense and mystery, although a bit too reliant on hallucinations, and the ending could have been better.”
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