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Shirley Valentine

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1989 | 108 min | Romance, Comedy

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It drew serious awards attention and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Romeo + Juliet or On Golden Pond, start here.
The mood
Light and funny, romantic.
The pace
Breezy, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

Wondering what has happened to herself, now feeling stagnant and in a rut, Shirley Valentine finds herself regularly talking to the wall while preparing her husband's chips and egg. When her best friend wins a trip-for-two to Greece Shirley begins to see the world, and herself, in a different light.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsSolid

    72% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.3 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Film Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role. Also nominated for 2 Oscars, 3 Golden Globes and 2 more BAFTAs. Plus 3 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerBelow par

    $38 million worldwide; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 177K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Lewis Gilbert

  • Pauline CollinsShirley Valentine-Bradshaw
  • Tom ContiCostas Demitriadis
  • Julia McKenzieGillian
  • Alison SteadmanJane
  • Joanna LumleyMarjorie Majors
  • Sylvia SymsHeadmistress
  • Bernard HillJoe Bradshaw
  • George CostiganDougie
  • Anna KeaveneyJeanette
  • Tracie BennettMillandra