Take Shelter

Curtis LaForche (Michael Shannon) lives in a small Ohio town with his loving wife (Jessica Chastain) and hearing-impaired daughter (Tova Stewart). Though money is tight, he and his family are very happy. But then, Curtis begins having terrifying dreams about an apocalypse that threatens them all. Rather than confiding in Samantha, he begins building a storm shelter in the backyard, and his strange behavior causes tension in their marriage and the surrounding community.

GENRE: Art House/Foreign, Drama
RELEASE DATE: Friday, Sep 30, 2011

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How long is Take Shelter?: Take Shelter is 2 hr long.

Who directed Take Shelter?: Jeff Nichols

Who is Curtis LaForche in Take Shelter?: Michael Shannon plays Curtis LaForche in the film.

What is Take Shelter about?: Curtis LaForche (Michael Shannon) lives in a small Ohio town with his loving wife (Jessica Chastain) and hearing-impaired daughter (Tova Stewart). Though money is tight, he and his family are very happy. But then, Curtis begins having terrifying dreams about an apocalypse that threatens them all. Rather than confiding in Samantha, he begins building a storm shelter in the backyard, and his strange behavior causes tension in their marriage and the surrounding community.