The Short & Curlies (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1987, The Short & Curlies is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Mike Leigh, running about 17 minutes.
What it’s about. A short comedy by Mike Leigh about the romance between a young woman and a man who communicates only through jokes and humor...
Who’s in it. The Short & Curlies stars Alison Steadman as Betty, Sylvestra Le Touzel as Joy, David Thewlis as Clive and Wendy Nottingham as Charlene.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, The Short & Curlies has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Short & Curlies page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Short & Curlies tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Short & Curlies (1987)?
- In US, The Short & Curlies is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Short & Curlies worth watching?
- The Short & Curlies holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Short & Curlies?
- The Short & Curlies stars Alison Steadman, Sylvestra Le Touzel, David Thewlis and Wendy Nottingham.
- When was The Short & Curlies released?
- The Short & Curlies was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 17 minutes.