Shirley
Synopsis
A famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official UK Trailer [Subtitled]Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-10-28
Top Cast
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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
Edward O'Blenis
Ralph Ellison
Ryan Spahn
Drunk Cad
Emily Decker
Prissy College Girl
Alex Sherman
Paula
Ava Langford
Rose's Friend
Thomas Racek
Party Guest
Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
June 5, 2020
VOD & Digital Platforms
January 4, 2021
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$230K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Josephine Decker
- Screenplay & Story
- Sarah Gubbins
- Original Score
- Tamar-kali
- Original Title
- Shirley
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Worldwide Gross
- $230K
- Production Studios
- Killer Films, Los Angeles Media Fund
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Josephine Decker
Sarah Gubbins, Susan Scarf Merrell
Tamar-kali
Sturla Brandth Grøvlen, Laura Merians Gonçalves
David Barker
Elisabeth Moss, Sue Naegle, Jeffrey Soros, David Hinojosa, Sarah Gubbins
Department Leadership Roster
Elisabeth Moss
Producer
Josephine Decker
Director
Sue Naegle
Producer
Jeffrey Soros
Producer
David Hinojosa
Producer
Sarah Gubbins
Producer
Sarah Gubbins
Screenplay
Simon Horsman
Producer
Christine Vachon
Producer
David Barker
Editor
Tamar-kali
Original Music Composer
Sue Chan
Production Design
Sturla Brandth Grøvlen
Director of Photography
Lucien Harriot
Visual Effects Supervisor
Jennifer Lamb
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shirley
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shirley about?
A famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple.
Who directed Shirley?
Shirley was directed by Josephine Decker.
Who stars in Shirley?
The principal cast of Shirley includes Elisabeth Moss, Odessa Young, Michael Stuhlbarg, Logan Lerman, Victoria Pedretti.
When was Shirley released and how long is it?
Shirley was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
How much did Shirley make at the box office?
Shirley grossed $230K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Shirley?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shirley was composed by Tamar-kali.
Is Shirley based on a book or true story?
Shirley is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Susan Scarf Merrell".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shirley?
Shirley holds official age classifications: CA: R; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).