Shelley (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2016, Shelley is a drama and horror film directed by Ali Abbasi, running about 92 minutes. “Inside, an evil grows” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Louise and Kasper want to become parents, but Louise cannot have children. She seals a pact with her Romanian maid, Elena, to bear her child, but things don't turn out quite as planned...
Who’s in it. Shelley stars Ellen Dorrit Petersen as Louise, Cosmina Stratan as Elena, Peter Christoffersen as Kasper and Björn Andrésen as Leo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Shelley has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shelley page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shelley tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shelley (2016)?
- In US, Shelley is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shelley worth watching?
- Shelley holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shelley?
- Shelley stars Ellen Dorrit Petersen, Cosmina Stratan, Peter Christoffersen, Björn Andrésen and Marianne Mortensen.
- When was Shelley released?
- Shelley was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.