Shelter
2007 · Movie · R · 89 min · ★ 7.7 · 62% critics
Forced to pause his ambitions, a young man takes on dead-end jobs to support his sister and her child. While he tries to make sense of his future through painting and hanging out with friends, a relationship he didn’t plan for begins to pull him in as family life changes.
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Details
- Years
- 2007
- Release date
- 2007-06-16
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
- Runtime
- 89 min
- Critic score
- 62/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.7/10 (503 votes)
About
If you want a heartfelt, grounded gay romance with family-focused stakes and a hopeful vibe, Shelter delivers—Not for you if you dislike predictable relationship plots, or if you’re seeking the more issue-driven intensity of Saving Face or Edge of Seventeen.
Pros: natural, engaging romance; cozy, tender moments; positive gay-affirming tone | Cons: predictable storyline; weak chemistry; disruptive soundtrack
Themes
- coming out
- surfing
- california
- beach
- sibling relationship
- skateboarding
- homophobia
- artist
- graffiti
- family relationships
- art school
- romance
- +9 more
Cast & crew
Brad Rowe
as Shaun
Trevor Wright
as Zach
- TP
Tricia Pierce
as Partier
Tina Holmes
as Jeanne
Jackson Wurth
as Cody
Katie Walder
as Tori
Matt Bushell
as Alan
Ross Thomas
as Gabe
Joy Gohring
as Ellen
- DM
Don Margolin
as Father John
Directed by Jonah Markowitz