Shelter

Name: Shelter
Director: Ric Roman Waugh
Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller
Released: 2026-01-28
Rating: 6.57

January 28, 2026· 1h 48m

Action Crime Thriller

Directed by

Ric Roman Waugh

Cast

Jason Statham Bodhi Rae Breathnach Michael Shaeffer Anna Crilly Bill Nighy Harriet Walter +23 more ↓

Cinemagraphs Score6.6

A man living in self-imposed exile on a remote island rescues a young girl from a violent storm, setting off a chain of events that forces him out of seclusion to protect her from enemies tied to his past.

Audience Sentiment

Overall6.6

1 — Hated it5 — Neutral10 — Masterpiece

Critics

8+ Great

6-8 Good

<6 Poor

22 reviews·Last updated 13d ago

Peak Moment

Final fight with Workman

8.2at 1h 32m

Lowest Moment

Slow burn setup

5.2at 36m

Biggest Swing

The film dramatically improves from its sluggish first act (scoring around 5.2) to the farmhouse sequence (7.6), with critics noting this is where the story finally kicks into gear and delivers the expected Statham thrills.

Shelter follows a familiar pattern of slow-building tension that pays off in the second half. While critics consistently praised the storm rescue and later action sequences, the film suffered from pacing issues in its opening act that prevented it from reaching higher heights. The emotional core between Statham and his young co-star elevated the material above typical genre fare.

22 reviews analyzed|Sources: Guardian, Imdb, Tmdb