Shelf Life
1993, English. Directed by Paul Bartel.
The Most Fun A Guy and Two Girls Can Have In A Bomb Shelter
Trapped in a bomb-shelter for thirty years, three adult children act out scenes from television shows in an imitation of 1960's life.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Shelf Life is streaming on Night Flight Plus and FlixFling in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 23 April 1993
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jim Turner, Andrea Stein, O-Lan Jones
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Shelf Life: quick answers
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How long is Shelf Life?
Shelf Life runs 81 minutes (1h 21m).
Does Shelf Life have a post-credits scene?
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Shelf Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shelf Life is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shelf Life on?
Shelf Life is streaming on Night Flight Plus and FlixFling in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shelf Life?
If you liked Shelf Life, try Don't Think Twice, It Runs in the Family, The Good Half.
Who directed Shelf Life?
Shelf Life (1993) was directed by Paul Bartel and stars O-Lan Jones, Andrea Stein, Jim Turner.