

The Short & Curlies
1987, English. Directed by Mike Leigh.
A short comedy by Mike Leigh about the romance between a young woman and a man who communicates only through jokes and humor...
- Runtime
- 0h 17m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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The Short & Curlies is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 1 December 1987
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Mike Leigh
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How long is The Short & Curlies?
The Short & Curlies runs 17 minutes (0h 17m).
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Which OTT platform is The Short & Curlies on?
The Short & Curlies is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Short & Curlies?
If you liked The Short & Curlies, try Prom Pact, You Cast A Spell On Me, My Favorite Wedding.
Who directed The Short & Curlies?
The Short & Curlies (1987) was directed by Mike Leigh and stars Alison Steadman, Sylvestra Le Touzel, David Thewlis.