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Shelf Life

6.319931h 21mNRMovieComedyDrama

Trapped in a bomb-shelter for thirty years, three adult children act out scenes from television shows in an imitation of 1960's life.

DirectorPaul Bartel
WritersAndrea Stein·O-Lan Jones
ProducersAnne Kimmel·Bradley Laven

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Night Flight PlusNight Flight PlusFlixFlingFlixFlingHooplaHooplaDarkroomDarkroomFawesomeFawesomeTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Paul Bartel

OJO-Lan Jones
O-Lan Jones
Tina
AS
Andrea Stein
Pam / Mrs. St. Cloud
JTJim Turner
Jim Turner
Scotty / Mr. St. Cloud
PBPaul Bartel
Paul Bartel
Various Apparitions
JH
Justin Houchin
Young Scotty
SL
Shelby Lindley
Young Pam
JB
Jazz Britany
Young Tina

More from O-Lan Jones · Lead actress

Seinfeld
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Shameless
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2011 · 8.2
The X-Files
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1993 · 8.4
JAG
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1995 · 7.2
Diagnosis: Murder
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1993 · 7.1
Chicago Hope
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1994 · 7.2
Community
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2009 · 8.0
Nash Bridges
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1996 · 6.6
The Truman Show
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1998 · 8.2
Martial Law
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1998 · 7.1
See all fromO-Lan Jones

More from Andrea Stein · Co-star actress

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1993 · 6.9
Newhart
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Murphy Brown
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1988 · 6.5
Clueless
Clueless
1996 · 6.5
Fired Up
Fired Up
1997 · 7.8
Hard to Kill
Hard to Kill
1990 · 6.0
Exclusive
Exclusive
1992 · 5.3
Trouble in Mind
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1985 · 5.8
Going Under
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1991 · 4.1
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1999 · 4.8
See all fromAndrea Stein

More from Paul Bartel · Director

Amazing Stories
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1985 · 7.5
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Clueless
Clueless
1996 · 6.5
Death Race 2000
Death Race 2000
1975 · 6.2
Private Parts
Private Parts
1972 · 5.6
Big Bad Mama
Big Bad Mama
1974 · 5.7
Cannonball
Cannonball
1976 · 5.6
Lust in the Dust
Lust in the Dust
1985 · 6.0
Scenes from the Class Struggle in Beverly Hills
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1989 · 5.4
Eating Raoul
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1982 · 6.4
See all fromPaul Bartel

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Shelf Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shelf Life?

Shelf Life is streaming on Night Flight Plus, FlixFling and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shelf Life on Netflix?

No, Shelf Life is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Night Flight Plus and FlixFling.

Is Shelf Life on Amazon Prime Video?

Shelf Life isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Shelf Life for free?

Shelf Life is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla and Darkroom in United States.