Shirley Valentine
1989, English. Directed by Lewis Gilbert.
No one thought she had the courage, the nerve, or the lingerie.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Shirley Valentine
Shirley Valentine isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online.
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Cast & crew
- Lewis GilbertDirector
- Pauline CollinsShirley Valentine-Bradshaw
- Tom ContiCostas Demitriadis
- Julia McKenzieGillian
- Alison SteadmanJane
- Joanna LumleyMarjorie Majors
- Sylvia SymsHeadmistress
- Bernard HillJoe Bradshaw
- George CostiganDougie
- Anna KeaveneyJeanette
- Tracie BennettMillandra
- Ken SharrockSydney
- Karen CraigThelma
Details
- Released
- 30 August 1989
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Written by
- Willy Russell
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What Shirley Valentine is based on
Shirley Valentine is based on Shirley Valentine, a play or musical by Willy Russell.
Play or musical
Shirley Valentine
By Willy Russell
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Shirley Valentine: quick answers
Is Shirley Valentine worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 117 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Shirley Valentine?
Shirley Valentine runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does Shirley Valentine have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Shirley Valentine. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Shirley Valentine parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shirley Valentine is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shirley Valentine on?
Shirley Valentine isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shirley Valentine?
If you liked Shirley Valentine, try The Incredible Jessica James, The Right Kind of Wrong, Splendor.
Who directed Shirley Valentine?
Shirley Valentine (1989) was directed by Lewis Gilbert and stars Pauline Collins, Tom Conti, Julia McKenzie.
What is Shirley Valentine based on?
Shirley Valentine is based on Shirley Valentine, a play or musical by Willy Russell.