A famous horror writer finds inspiration for her next book after she and her husband take in a young couple.
Shirley (2020) is a drama, thriller and mystery film directed by Josephine Decker, released on September 11, 2020 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Elisabeth Moss, Odessa Young, Michael Stuhlbarg and Logan Lerman. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 213 ratings.
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Elisabeth Moss
as Shirley Jackson
Odessa Young
as Rose Nemser / Paula
Michael Stuhlbarg
as Stanley Hyman
Logan Lerman
as Fred Nemser
Victoria Pedretti
as Katherine
Robert Wuhl
as Randy Fisher
Paul O'Brien
as Dean
Orlagh Cassidy
as Caroline
Bisserat Tseggai
as Peggy
Allen McCullough
as Norman
Tony Manna
as Drunken Fellow
Molly Fahey
as Faculty Wife
Directed by Josephine Decker, written by Sarah Gubbins and Susan Scarf Merrell, produced by Elisabeth Moss, Christine Vachon and Sue Naegle.
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 213 ratings.
If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog @ https://www.msbreviews.com This was a pretty unusual experience due to the knowledge I possessed before watching this movie. It's the first flick I see from Josephine Decker. Sarah Gubbins has her feature film debut as a screenwriter, so obviously, she's new to me as well. However, the most significant detail is that I didn't know a single thing…
Reviewed on June 1, 2020
My expectations for 'Shirley' were probably as high as for any film this year, and those expectations were well-invested. Josephine Decker has delivered a film far better than any biopic could have been. Not only does it celebrate everything incredible about Shirley Jackson's work, it amplifies our understanding of it and why it continues to haunt us, whisper to us, send shivers down the back of our necks.…
Reviewed on July 22, 2020
Shirley is a fictionalized psychological drama inspired by the life of author Shirley Jackson, blurring fact and fiction in a way that may misrepresent the real figures involved. Despite historical inaccuracies and concerns from Jackson’s family, the film stands out for its strong performances and intense character portrayals. The ambiguous ending invites viewers to interpret the story on their own, reflecting the…
Reviewed on September 22, 2025
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The main cast of Shirley (2020) includes Elisabeth Moss, Odessa Young, Michael Stuhlbarg, Logan Lerman and Victoria Pedretti. The film was directed by Josephine Decker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
Shirley was released on September 11, 2020 and runs for 1h 47m.
Shirley (2020) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 213 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, thriller and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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