Jason Statham’s R-rated action movie is officially one of Prime Video’s biggest hits

Jason Statham has to be the single most dependable action when it comes to action movies, and streaming, as a deadly double bill. Even when one of his films struggles to find an audience in cinemas, it rarely stays overlooked for long once it reaches viewers at home, and his latest thriller is proving that point to a tee.

After disappointing at the box office earlier this year, Shelter has officially become one of Prime Video’s biggest movies worldwide, which isn't a massive surprise because people love binging Statham on streaming, whether it be punching prehistoric sharks, doing drugs off a bathroom floor to keep his heart racing for medicinal reasons, or punching a second prehistoric shark. That gives Shelter an unexpected second life following its underwhelming theatrical run, with audiences now discovering the 107-minute thriller months after its wintry release.

What's 'Shelter' About?

Directed by Ric Roman Waugh, Shelter stars Statham as Michael Mason, a retired MI6 operative living alone on a remote island, basically because he really doesn't want to be bothered or even receive mail. His carefully isolated existence is disrupted when he selflessly rescues a young girl named Jessie following an accident at sea, but that decision to leave the island exposes his location to his former superior, Stephen Manafort, who has been using a surveillance programme to track him. When armed operatives arrive to take both of them out, the former assassin is forced to return to the violent life he attempted to leave behind. And that's why we love him. The cast also includes Bodhi Rae Breathnach (The Capture) as Jessie and Bill Nighy (Living) as Manafort.

Collider's Nate Richard opined in his review of the movie that "Shelter will give Statham devotees exactly what they're looking for," although adding, "It isn't particularly memorable, nor will it launch a franchise, but did it ever need to?"

Shelter earned approximately $53 million worldwide against a reported production budget of $50 million, which fell well below Statham’s recent hits. The Beekeeper earned more than $162 million worldwide, while A Working Manfinished with approximately $89 million.

Jason Statham's Shelter is available to stream now on Prime Video worldwide. Make sure to stay tuned to Collider for the latest streaming updates.