Shy People (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1987, Shy People is a drama film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, running about 118 minutes. “Women from separate worlds bound by a secret that will haunt them forever.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. New York journalist visits her distant cousin for the first time to write an article about her hard life in the bayous of Louisiana. Journalist's wild drug addicted daughter just adds to tensions between two families' cultures.
Who’s in it. Shy People stars Jill Clayburgh as Diana, Barbara Hershey as Ruth, Martha Plimpton as Grace and Merritt Butrick as Mike, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Shy People has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $769.1K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shy People page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shy People tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shy People (1987)?
- In US, Shy People is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shy People worth watching?
- Shy People holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shy People?
- Shy People stars Jill Clayburgh, Barbara Hershey, Martha Plimpton, Merritt Butrick and John Philbin.
- When was Shy People released?
- Shy People was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.