Shirley Valentine
“No one thought she had the courage, the nerve, or the lingerie.”
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.
Where to watch Shirley Valentine in India
Can I watch Shirley Valentine in India? Shirley Valentine isn't on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Amazon VideoClick a service to open Shirley Valentine there. Availability last verified on November 13, 2026.
Where is Shirley Valentine streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| India | — | Amazon Video |
| United States | Kanopy, Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store |
| United Kingdom | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Basic with Ads | Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Germany | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| France | Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium | Orange VOD, Amazon Video |
| Japan | — | Amazon Video, FOD |
About Shirley Valentine
Shirley Valentine is a 1989 English-language romance and comedy film directed by Lewis Gilbert. The cast is led by Pauline Collins, Tom Conti, Julia McKenzie. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In India, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Shirley Valentine was produced by Paramount Pictures and Paramount British Pictures and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on August 30, 1989, and carries a R certification.
- Director
- Lewis Gilbert
- Writers
- Willy Russell
- Release date
- August 30, 1989
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- R
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Paramount Pictures, Paramount British Pictures
Shirley Valentine cast & crew
Shirley Valentine was directed by Lewis Gilbert and written by Willy Russell.
The cast features Pauline Collins as Shirley Valentine-Bradshaw, Tom Conti as Costas Demitriadis, Julia McKenzie as Gillian, Alison Steadman as Jane, Joanna Lumley as Marjorie Majors, and Sylvia Syms as Headmistress.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Willy Russell, cinematography is by Alan Hume, and it was produced by Lewis Gilbert and John Dark.
Is Shirley Valentine worth watching?
Shirley Valentine holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 118 ratings, a solidly received romance films.
At 1h 48m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy romance and comedy, Shirley Valentine is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shirley Valentine
Shirley Valentine isn't on a subscription service in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect India today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Shirley Valentine
Pauline Collins
Shirley Valentine-Bradshaw
Tom Conti
Costas Demitriadis
Julia McKenzie
Gillian
Alison Steadman
Jane
Joanna Lumley
Marjorie Majors
Sylvia Syms
Headmistress
Bernard Hill
Joe Bradshaw
George Costigan
Dougie
Anna Keaveney
Jeanette
Tracie Bennett
Millandra
Ken Sharrock
Sydney
Karen Craig
Thelma
Shirley Valentine — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shirley Valentine in India?
Shirley Valentine is not on subscription streaming in India right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
▸Where can I watch Shirley Valentine in the US?
In the US, Shirley Valentine is streaming on Kanopy and Hoopla, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸Where can I watch Shirley Valentine in the UK?
In the UK, Shirley Valentine is streaming on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Paramount Plus Premium, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and JustWatch TV Store.
▸What language is Shirley Valentine in?
Shirley Valentine is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shirley Valentine?
Shirley Valentine runs 1 hours 48 minutes (108 minutes).
▸What is Shirley Valentine rated?
Shirley Valentine is rated R. It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 118 ratings.
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