Shirley Valentine (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1989, Shirley Valentine is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Lewis Gilbert, running about 108 minutes. “No one thought she had the courage, the nerve, or the lingerie.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Wondering what has happened to herself, now feeling stagnant and in a rut, Shirley Valentine finds herself regularly talking to the wall while preparing her husband's chips and egg. When her best friend wins a trip-for-two to Greece Shirley begins to see the world, and herself, in a different light.
Who’s in it. Shirley Valentine stars Pauline Collins as Shirley Valentine-Bradshaw, Tom Conti as Costas Demitriadis, Julia McKenzie as Gillian and Alison Steadman as Jane, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Shirley Valentine has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shirley Valentine page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shirley Valentine tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shirley Valentine (1989)?
- In US, Shirley Valentine is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shirley Valentine worth watching?
- Shirley Valentine holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shirley Valentine?
- Shirley Valentine stars Pauline Collins, Tom Conti, Julia McKenzie, Alison Steadman and Joanna Lumley.
- When was Shirley Valentine released?
- Shirley Valentine was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.