Release Date
January 24, 2014 (Limited)
DVD Release Date
April 29, 2014 (Buy on Amazon)
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Running Time
120 minutes
MPAA Rating
Rated PG-13 for mature thematic material involving mistreatment, some drug content, violence and language - all concerning teens.
Based on a true story that centers on 16-year-old Agnes "Apple" Bailey (Vanessa Hudgens), "Gimme Shelter" uncovers the struggle for survival and the hope of redemption through the harsh realities of life on the streets. As a pregnant teenager, Apple’s journey plummets her into a perilous struggle until finding salvation in a suburban shelter for homeless teens. With provisions of unprecedented comfort, a collective sisterhood connection and female empowerment, the shelter elevates Apple to break... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Another Disney Princess continues to rebel against her past in Gimme Shelter, a touching though ordinary drama about a teenage runaway who seeks refuge after discovering she is pregnant. The movie stars Vanessa Hudgens, Brendan Fraser and Rosario Dawson and is inspired by a true story. Full movie review »
