

Shirley
A famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple.
Where to watch Shirley in United States
Click a service to open Shirley there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Shirley streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy, Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | Curzon Amazon Channel | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Canada | Tubi TV, Plex | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Runtime | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Google Play Movies |
| Brazil | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Shirley
Shirley is a 2020 English-language drama, thriller and mystery film directed by Josephine Decker. The cast is led by Elisabeth Moss, Odessa Young, Michael Stuhlbarg. It has a runtime of 1h 47m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy, Tubi TV.
Shirley was produced by Killer Films and Los Angeles Media Fund and made in United States of America. It was released on September 11, 2020, and carries a R certification. At the box office it grossed around $0 million worldwide.
- Director
- Josephine Decker
- Writers
- Sarah Gubbins
- Release date
- September 11, 2020
- OTT release
- June 5, 2020
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $0 million
- Production
- Killer Films, Los Angeles Media Fund
Shirley cast & crew
Shirley was directed by Josephine Decker and written by Sarah Gubbins.
The cast features Elisabeth Moss as Shirley Jackson, Odessa Young as Rose Nemser / Paula, Michael Stuhlbarg as Stanley Hyman, Logan Lerman as Fred Nemser, Victoria Pedretti as Katherine, and Robert Wuhl as Randy Fisher.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tamar-kali, cinematography is by Sturla Brandth Grøvlen, and it was produced by Elisabeth Moss and Sue Naegle.
Is Shirley worth watching?
Shirley holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 209 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 47m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, thriller, and mystery, Shirley is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shirley
In United States, you can stream Shirley on Kanopy and Tubi TV, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on June 5, 2020.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Shirley

Elisabeth Moss
Shirley Jackson

Odessa Young
Rose Nemser / Paula

Michael Stuhlbarg
Stanley Hyman

Logan Lerman
Fred Nemser

Victoria Pedretti
Katherine

Robert Wuhl
Randy Fisher

Paul O'Brien
Dean

Orlagh Cassidy
Caroline

Bisserat Tseggai
Peggy

Allen McCullough
Norman

Tony Manna
Drunken Fellow

Molly Fahey
Faculty Wife
Shirley — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shirley in United States?
Shirley is streaming on Kanopy, Tubi TV in United States.
▸Is Shirley on Kanopy?
Yes — Shirley is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Shirley in?
Shirley is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shirley?
Shirley runs 1 hours 47 minutes (107 minutes).
▸What is Shirley rated?
Shirley is rated R. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 209 ratings.
▸When did Shirley release on OTT?
Shirley became available digitally on June 5, 2020.











