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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
ProducersElisabeth Moss·Sue Naegle

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KanopyKanopyTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for United States · 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 Kanopy and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shirley on Netflix?

No, Shirley is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Kanopy and Tubi TV.

Is Shirley on Amazon Prime Video?

Shirley 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 Shirley for free?

Shirley is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Tubi TV in United States.

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).