Shy People
1987, English. Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.
Women from separate worlds bound by a secret that will haunt them forever.
A Cosmo Magazine journalist and her daughter leave New York City to visit their distant relatives deep in the bayous of Louisiana.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Shy People is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 4 December 1987
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Andrei Konchalovsky, Gérard Brach, Marjorie David
- Box office
- $769K
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Shy People: quick answers
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How long is Shy People?
Shy People runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
Does Shy People have a post-credits scene?
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Shy People parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Shy People is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Shy People on?
Shy People is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+, and Philo in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Shy People?
If you liked Shy People, try Winter's Bone, Braven, Sweet Smell of Success.
Who directed Shy People?
Shy People (1987) was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky and stars Jill Clayburgh, Barbara Hershey, Martha Plimpton.