Shirley
Seen it?2020 | 107 min | Drama, Thriller, Mystery
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (87% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences. 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 anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Foxcatcher, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
A famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
87% on Rotten Tomatoes, 76 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 12 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$230K worldwide; interest faded quickly after launch
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Josephine Decker
- Elisabeth MossShirley Jackson
- Odessa YoungRose Nemser / Paula
- Michael StuhlbargStanley Hyman
- Logan LermanFred Nemser
- Victoria PedrettiKatherine
- Robert WuhlRandy Fisher
- Paul O'BrienDean
- Orlagh CassidyCaroline
- Bisserat TseggaiPeggy
- Allen McCulloughNorman