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Shirley

6.120201h 47mRMovieDramaThrillerMystery

A famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple.

DirectorJosephine Decker
WriterSarah Gubbins
ProducersAllison Rose Carter·Sarah Gubbins

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PlexPlex
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Josephine Decker

EMElisabeth Moss
Elisabeth Moss
Shirley Jackson
OYOdessa Young
Odessa Young
Rose Nemser / Paula
MSMichael Stuhlbarg
Michael Stuhlbarg
Stanley Hyman
LLLogan Lerman
Logan Lerman
Fred Nemser
VPVictoria Pedretti
Victoria Pedretti
Katherine
RWRobert Wuhl
Robert Wuhl
Randy Fisher
POPaul O'Brien
Paul O'Brien
Dean
OCOrlagh Cassidy
Orlagh Cassidy
Caroline
BTBisserat Tseggai
Bisserat Tseggai
Peggy
AMAllen McCullough
Allen McCullough
Norman
TMTony Manna
Tony Manna
Drunken Fellow
MFMolly Fahey
Molly Fahey
Faculty Wife

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Shirley — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shirley?

Shirley is streaming on Plex in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and CosmoGo. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shirley on Netflix?

No, Shirley is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Plex.

Is Shirley on Amazon Prime Video?

Shirley isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Canada, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Shirley for free?

Shirley is available to stream free (with ads) on Plex in Canada.

Is Shirley based on a true story?

Yes — Shirley is based on true events, dramatising real people and events (some details may be fictionalised for the screen).