Shutter Island (2010)
Shutter Island is streaming in Australia on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Stan.
The verdict
Shutter Island landed among the stronger English films of its release window. It carries an 8.2/10 on TMDB across 26,461 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. It clocks in at a standard 138 minutes. In Australia you can stream it on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Stan.
Should you spend 2h 18m on it?
2h 18m of English drama with a thriller streak. That score holds across 26,461 ratings, so it's about as safe as this week's list gets.
- Why
- It rates 8.2/10 across 26,461 ratings — among the strongest scores on this week's list, and settled enough to trust.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 18m |
| Watch with family? | MA 15+ · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Thriller |
| Language | English |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Martin Scorsese
Cast
Where to watch in Australia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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