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Shirley

6.620241h 57mPG-13MovieHistoryDrama

Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress.

DirectorJohn Ridley
WriterJohn Ridley
ProducersJohn Ridley·Elizabeth Haggard

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Cast · Directed by John Ridley

RKRegina King
Regina King
Shirley Chisholm
LRLance Reddick
Lance Reddick
Wesley McDonald 'Mac' Holder
THTerrence Howard
Terrence Howard
Arthur Hardwick Jr.
LHLucas Hedges
Lucas Hedges
Robert Gottlieb
MC
Michael Cherrie
Conrad Chisholm
BMBrian Stokes Mitchell
Brian Stokes Mitchell
Stanley Townsend
CJChristina Jackson
Christina Jackson
Barbara Lee
AHAndré Holland
André Holland
Walter Fauntroy
DMDorian Missick
Dorian Missick
Ron Dellums
RK
Reina King
Muriel St. Hill
AVAmirah Vann
Amirah Vann
Diahann Caroll
WBW. Earl Brown
W. Earl Brown
George Wallace

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Shirley — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shirley?

Shirley is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States.

Is Shirley on Netflix?

Yes — Shirley is available on Netflix in United States as of September 2026.

Is Shirley on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shirley isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch Shirley for free?

Shirley is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in United States, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.

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).