Shirley
“Fearless. Fierce. First.”
Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress.
Where to watch Shirley in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open Shirley there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Shirley streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About Shirley
Shirley is a 2024 English-language history and drama film directed by John Ridley. The cast is led by Regina King, Lance Reddick, Terrence Howard. It has a runtime of 1h 57m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
Shirley was produced by Participant and Royal Ties Productions and made in United States of America. It was released on March 15, 2024, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- John Ridley
- Writers
- John Ridley
- Release date
- March 15, 2024
- OTT release
- March 22, 2024
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- Participant, Royal Ties Productions
Shirley cast & crew
Shirley was directed by John Ridley and written by John Ridley.
The cast features Regina King as Shirley Chisholm, Lance Reddick as Wesley McDonald 'Mac' Holder, Terrence Howard as Arthur Hardwick Jr., Lucas Hedges as Robert Gottlieb, Michael Cherrie as Conrad Chisholm, and Brian Stokes Mitchell as Stanley Townsend.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Tamar-kali, cinematography is by Ramsey Nickell, and it was produced by John Ridley and Elizabeth Haggard.
Is Shirley worth watching?
Shirley holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 92 ratings, a solidly received history films.
At 1h 57m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy history and drama, Shirley is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shirley
In United States, you can stream Shirley on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on March 22, 2024.
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
Regina King
Shirley Chisholm
Lance Reddick
Wesley McDonald 'Mac' Holder
Terrence Howard
Arthur Hardwick Jr.
Lucas Hedges
Robert Gottlieb
Michael Cherrie
Conrad Chisholm
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Stanley Townsend
Christina Jackson
Barbara Lee
André Holland
Walter Fauntroy
Dorian Missick
Ron Dellums
Reina King
Muriel St. Hill
Amirah Vann
Diahann Caroll
W. Earl Brown
George Wallace
Shirley — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shirley in United States?
Shirley is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is Shirley on Netflix?
Yes — Shirley is currently available on Netflix 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 57 minutes (117 minutes).
▸What is Shirley rated?
Shirley is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 92 ratings.
▸When did Shirley release on OTT?
Shirley became available digitally on March 22, 2024.
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